Arborist 500

City of Lansing • Lansing, MI

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About The Position

The City of Lansing is seeking an Arborist-Forestry Worker for the Operations and Maintenance Division within the Public Service Department. The position maintains and provides proper care for trees throughout the City, performing a broad range of tree maintenance and emergency services outdoors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of experience in all phases of tree maintenance, including climbing with rope, saddle, and spurs, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Valid Group B CDL with Air Brakes.
• Ability to operate standard-transmission vehicles.
• Ability to work at heights exceeding 100 feet.
• Ability to become certified as a Qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer through the City of Lansing.
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Obtain a Michigan Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License within one year of starting the position.
• Obtain Aerial Work Platform certification within 180 days of starting the position.
• Complete Traffic Regulator training within 180 days of starting the position.
• Pass the State of Michigan physical examination required for operating a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of 10,000 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience supervising or serving as a group leader on a tree maintenance crew.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree removal, pruning, planting, cabling, fertilizing, spraying, pest control, and other tree maintenance.
• Diagnose tree hazards and problems caused by insects, fungus, viruses, and bacteria, and recommend corrective action.
• Inspect others’ work and ensure work is performed safely and efficiently by providing verbal and written instructions on proper procedures.
• Operate equipment including power and manual saws, brush chippers, log loaders, backhoes, aerial lifts, stump grinders, tractor loaders, skid steer units, hydraulic sprayers, and light- and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Perform emergency storm work in all types of weather.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED