Forestry Crew Worker

City of Springfield, Ohio • Springfield, OH

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Springfield is accepting applications for the classified position of Forestry Crew Worker! This position plays a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the City's parks, rights-of-way, and public properties through tree care, landscaping, and grounds maintenance activities.

Requirements

• Must possess diploma or equivalent; mechanical aptitude; good physical condition.
• Must obtain a valid Driver's License at the time of hire; must meet and maintain insurability under the City's insurance plan.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain an Ohio Commercial Driver's License Class A with both tanker and air brake endorsements. (180 calendar days given from date of hire to obtain the CDL, (City assistance available, if needed).
• Requires passage of a pre-employment physical and respiratory examination, including drug and alcohol testing.
• Possession of a valid Ohio Public Applicator's license for herbicides and pesticides as applicable to the position (City assistance available, if needed).
• Knowledge of the tools, materials, and methods for safely and effectively trimming, planting, and removing trees.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to safely perform manual work, including lifting and carrying tree limbs and construction materials.
• Ability to be called out at times other than regular working hours to respond to emergency conditions.
• Ability to work effectively out-of-doors for long periods of time in a variety of weather conditions, including rain, snow, ice, heat, and humidity.
• Ability to work safely from ladders and aerial bucket trucks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, and the general public.
• Ability to instruct and supervise lower-level workers in the correct and safe application of grounds maintenance procedures.
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Ability to perform hard physical labor for extended periods of time under all kinds of weather conditions.
• Ability to direct and work safely in and around traffic.
• Ability to work in confined areas such as vaults, pits, manholes, trenches and tunnels as some examples.
• Ability to wear and operate life safety devices, face masks, safety belts and harnesses and other related equipment.
• Ability to ascend and descend vertical ladders.
• Candidates will be required to take and pass a written civil service exam (70%).

Responsibilities

• Trim, plant, maintain, and remove trees on City property.
• Operate aerial bucket trucks, chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders, mowers, and other equipment.
• Perform landscaping duties including mulching, planting, seeding, fertilizing, weed control, and pesticide application.
• Respond to storm damage and assist with emergency tree removal.
• Operate snow and ice control equipment during winter weather events.
• Lead and assist seasonal and lower-level employees on assigned projects.
• Maintain equipment and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• All other job-related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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