Arborist

Job Description

Full Salary Ranges: $23.70 - $29.04 Hourly
Anticipated Hiring Ranges: $23.70 - $27.26 Hourly

Why do I see two salary ranges? The City of Greeley posts both the full salary range and the anticipated hiring range to improve wage transparency. The actual offer will be based on experience, education, certifications and other factors.

The City offers a robust benefits package including health and wellness, retirement savings, discounted access to Greeley facilities and more. This position is benefits eligible.

The Arborist performs skilled tree work in the City of Greeley’s urban forestry program. Areas of focus include plant health care, insect and disease control programs, scheduled inspections, and problem diagnosis/treatment.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma.
• One (1) year of experience in urban tree care with focus on current arboricultural practices; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One (1) year experience in the application of pesticides in turf and ornamental categories for the control of common insect, disease and/or weed control pests.
• CPR/First Aid current certification.

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

AND

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

• International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist certification.

• Knowledge of arboricultural practices and proper tree maintenance and management including the American National Standard Institute Z133.1 Safety Requirements for Arboricultural Operations and the A-300 Tree, Shrub, and other Woody Plant Management-Standard Practices.
• Ability to incorporate knots, hitches, and mechanical rope devices into technical climbing and rigging situations, including cranes.
• Proficient operation of chain saw, aerial lift truck, mini loader, tractor, skid-steer, pickup truck, trucks with trailer, tree spade, brush chipper, and stump grinder.
• Knowledge of local tree species, common tree diseases, treatments and mitigation.
• Adequate experience in traffic control situations, ability to assess and coordinate traffic control needs in a standardized manner.
• Ability to resolve conflicts, utilizing various problem-solving techniques. Strong interpersonal and public relations skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to be flexible to work additional hours in situations when resources are needed.
• Ability to meet Program goals, establish a cooperative working relationship with other employees, departments/divisions, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain and access accurate records.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with upset citizens.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, light trucks, and tractors.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently as well as with others.
• Ability to follow established safety policies and practices.

• Approximately 10% flexible, local travel required.

• Operates and maintains equipment such as tree spade, brush chipper, log loader, stump grinder, backhoe, loader, mini-loader, chain saws, traffic attenuator and aerial lift.
• Plants trees according to industry standard specifications.
• Applies pesticides throughout the season for disease, insect and weed control.
• Provides information to both internal and external customers relative to arboricultural practices.
• Performs 24-hour emergency storm response and snow removal duties in coordination within the Culture, Parks and Recreation Department.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized working environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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• Perform strenuous labor in all types of weather.
• Exposure to a variety of hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, chemicals; exposure to noise and vibration.
• Exposure to high vehicle traffic…