Urban Forestry Technician

Job Summary

This position is an entry level position responsible for clearing rights-of-way under the direction of the ROW/Urban Forestry Crew Leader. The primary responsibilities include trimming and maintaining all trees in the rights-of-way utilizing chainsaws, pole saws, hedgers, loaders, a limb truck, and dingo. Reports to the Street Dept ROW/Maintenance Supervisor.

• Operates a chainsaw, pole saw, hedger, loader, limb truck, and dingo to clear and maintain rights-of-way of by trimming and maintaining all trees.
• Maintains all equipment and keeps in ready condition.
• Places traffic cones and/or uses of traffic signs and flags to perform traffic control in accordance with the MUTCD manual, wearing proper safety vest and PPE, as needed.
• Interacts and communicates with a wide variety of groups and individuals to include the general public, supervisors from all departments, co-workers, and office staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or its equivalent.

Valid Driver's License is required.

Must obtain Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within one year of hire..

• The City's group insurance is currently through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
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• The employees’ health, vision, hearing and dental premiums are paid in full by the City.
• The City pays 50% of family coverage.
• The employee cost for family health, vision and hearing is $67.47 per semi-monthly deduction cycle and dental is $10.00 per semi-monthly deduction cycle.
• See enclosed booklets in your onboarding plan for coverage details.
• NOTE If family coverage is desired, 2 deductions must be made from check or paid in full prior to effective date of coverage.
• The total monthly cost for family health and dental coverage is $154.94.