GENERAL SUMMARY: Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect the urban tree canopy through such activities as combating insects, pests, and diseases harmful to trees; operate light and medium duty trucks and equipment and performs unskilled and semi-skilled work in the planting, trimming, and removal of publicly owned trees; and perform related work as required. 

The ideal candidate possesses the ability to follow a management philosophy that is input oriented and values equity, problem solving and the development of partnerships; the ability to work effectively as a member of a team; and a desire to be part of an organization that values service, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation and teamwork.

• Transport and plant trees, backfill, mulch, and water 
• Inspect vehicles, and equipment to determine condition or maintenance needs.
• Cut trees or logs.
• Clean equipment or facilities; and job site.
• Trim trees.
• Operate trucks and equipment; and manual and power tools.
• Maintain trees, vehicles and equipment.
• Remove trees and brush.
• Drag and chip brush.
• Move and stack wood.
• Provide traffic control.
• Assist in stump grinding operations.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Dig planting holes.
• Make stump herbicide treatments.
• Keep time card and other records.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating light or medium duty trucks and equipment.
• Possession of a Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

SUPERVISORY STATUS: None

WORKING CONDITIONS: Duties include work outside in inclement weather; and medium to heavy work with occasional heavy lifting.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt