Forestry Worker-Multiple Locations

**Dallas is Growing. Grow With Us.** Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture, we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community. **Job Summary** Performs a variety of skilled, strenuous labor duties that involve the care of trees in an urban forest environment. Work involves pruning tree limbs, removing diseased and /or dead trees from city parks and other property. **Job Description**   **Overview** The Forestry Worker prunes, plants, maintains, and cares for the trees, shrubs, and other foliage planted within the City. **Essential Functions** **1** Maintains, plants, cares for, waters, prunes, and generally monitors all foliage, trees, and shrubs planted within the urban environment of the City; performs manual labor in the care and maintenance of all trees and related. **2** Receives work orders and requests from the City, other departments, or community members and performs necessary care using the appropriate tools; ensures trees are kept in tip top health for a better environment and safe for the public. **3** Plans, digs, spaces, and stakes large trees and other foliage; waters and ensures the proper care for all newly planted trees and shrubs; monitors height clearances and other standards and regulations; performs storm and other emergency clean up and care. **4** Operates heavy and light equipment in various weather and inclement situations; identifies hazardous situations and mitigates risk and potential safety situations; communicates with community and general public concerning work orders and requests. **5** Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs to equipment; checks for cleanliness of tools and equipment; ensures all chainsaws, lift trucks, and wood chippers are in operable condition. **6** Drives and operates City trucks to transport workers, materials, and equipment to and from jobsite. **7** Perform all other work as needed or assigned. **Knowledge and Skills** **1** General Arboriculture methods and tree maintenance and care **2** Knowledge of the use and care of hand and power tools, such as jackhammer, cement mixer, and power auger. **3** Knowledge of surface preparation and adaptability of various surface materials. **4** May require standard colors, configuration, and placement of lane markings and traffic signs. **5** Knowledge of custodial, carpentry, plumbing, painting, mechanics, landscaping, and specialized equipment. **6** Ability to receive oral and written instructions. **7** Ability to perform math calculations. Read charts and maintain written records. **8** Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods. **9** Ability to lift and work with heavy equipment. **10** Establish and maintain strong working relationships. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** **EXPERIENCE:** * Two (2) years tree maintenance experience (e.g. pruning, trimming, planting and removal of trees.) **LICENSE****:** * Valid driver’s license with good driving record. * Must obtain class A or B Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within probationary period. **OTHER REQUIREMENTS:** * Subject to inclement weather conditions. * Availability to work twenty-four (24/7) on- call status. **Salary Range**   $45,073.60 - $49,088.00   The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications. City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.