Equipment Operator-Forestry

City of Beloit • Beloit, WI

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About The Position

The City of Beloit has an employment opportunity in the Parks and Recreation Division of the Public Works Department. The Equipment Operator-Forestry performs grounds maintenance within city parks, green spaces, and/or city-owned property and facilities, either individually or as part of a team. Under supervision, the position performs skilled manual labor to develop, maintain, or protect the urban tree canopy. Activities include transporting seedlings; tree trimming and removal; stump removal; combating insects, pests, and diseases harmful to plant life; and building structures to control water, erosion, and soil leaching. The position typically works Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License, or ability to obtain one within six months of hire.
• Certification in FEMA IS-100 and FEMA IS-700, or ability to obtain them within six months of hire.
• At least one year of responsible work experience, including experience in mowing, grounds maintenance, landscaping, construction, tree pruning, related tree-care activities, or manual and semi-skilled work.
• Other combinations of training and/or experience may be considered if they demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform grounds maintenance within city parks, green spaces, and/or city-owned property and facilities, individually or as part of a team.
• Transport seedlings.
• Trim and remove trees and remove stumps.
• Combat insects, pests, and diseases harmful to plant life.
• Build structures to control water, erosion, and soil leaching.
• Perform skilled manual labor to develop, maintain, or protect the urban tree canopy.

What This Job Offers

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