Parks Operator - Arborist

The Role:

Why Your Work Matters

As Our Resident Tree Expert, You Won't Just Be Maintaining Plants;
You'll Be An Environmental Steward For Highland. Your Day-to-day Will Involve:

• Aerial Artistry & Safety:
  Pruning, trimming, and removing hazardous trees using advanced rigging, ropes, and bucket trucks.
• Plant Healthcare:
  Diagnosing diseases like Emerald Ash Borer or Dutch Elm Disease and applying Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to keep our canopy thriving.
• Community Connection:
  Serving as the face of the Parks Department by educating residents on pruning decisions and leading volunteer planting projects.
• Precision Planting:
  Selecting and siting climate-resilient species specifically for Utah's unique alkaline soils.
• Modern Forestry:
  Using GIS software to maintain the City s digital tree inventory and mapping systems.

We are looking for a dedicated professional who thrives in a high-energy environment:

• Education & Experience:
  
  High School Diploma/GED required, with 2--4 years of "hands-on" urban forestry or commercial tree care experience.
• Credentials:
  You must have (or be able to obtain) a Utah Class A CDL and a Utah State Pesticide Applicator License within 6 months. ISA Certified Arborist credential is required at hire or within 12 months.
• Technical Savvy:
  Deep knowledge of ANSI A300 and Z133 standards, and the ability to operate heavy machinery like chippers, backhoes, and stump grinders.
• Physical Grit:
  You are comfortable working at significant heights and in extreme weather conditions, from 100°F+ summers to sub-freezing winters.

• Job Code: 1150.
• Status:
  Non-Exempt, Full-Time.
• Supervision:
  You will report to the Parks Superintendent and provide guidance to seasonal maintenance workers.
• Availability:
  Includes a 24/7 on-call rotation for emergency public works responses.

Highland City is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates must pass a background check, drug screen, and Human Performance Evaluation prior to hire.

All qualified applicants must pass a pre-employment testing including but not limited to:
Background check (18 years of age and older), Driving Record Review, Drug Screen, and Human Performance Evaluation.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.