Forestry Maintenance Positions, Seasonal

Overview

The City of Moorhead is accepting applications for seasonal part-time and full-time temporary Forestry positions in the Public Works Department.

Salary
: $16.00-$18.00

Help keep our community clean while enjoying the great outdoors!

Work schedule:

Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm; some weekends may be required. Approximately mid-April to November.

• Assist forestry staff with daily maintenance tasks including residential brush pick-up and chipping, planting and watering trees, tree removal, and tree pruning.
• Will be expected to work in other maintenance areas as directed.
• Must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver’s license, and be able to operate pickup, one-ton trucks, and a variety of other equipment.

Salary
: $17.50-$19.50

Performs various forestry duties specifically brush chipping operations for the curbside brush pickup service.

Assist forestry staff and other divisions with maintenance tasks when directed.

Work hours:

7:00am – 3:30pm Monday through Friday from approximately April up to November; some weekends may be required.

• Must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to operate pickups, large trucks, trailers and a variety of other equipment.

• Positive, friendly and team-oriented culture
• Flexibility to support work-life balance
• Ability to make a difference in our community
• On-going training and career development
• And, so much more

The City provides temporary/seasonal employees Earned Sick and Safe Leave (ESST) according to MN Statute 181.9445 to 181.9448. Employees may also be eligible for Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) benefits per eligibility based on MN State Statute Chapter 353.

The City of Moorhead is an equal opportunity employer and a proud employer located in the metropolitan region of Fargo-Moorhead.