Forestry Maintenance Positions, Seasonal

City Of Moorhead • Moorhead, MN

2d • $16 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Moorhead is accepting applications for s easonal part-time and full-time temporary Forestry positions in the Public Works Department. Seasonal Forestry Maintenance ($16.00-$18.00) Help keep our community clean while enjoying the great outdoors! Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm, some weekends may be required. Assist forestry staff with daily maintenance tasks including; residential brush pick-up and chipping, planting and watering trees, tree removal, and tree pruning. Will be expected to work in other maintenance areas as directed. Must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver’s license, and be able to operate pickup, one-tons, and a variety of other equipment. Approximately mid-April to November. Seasonal Forestry Chipping Operator ($17.50-$19.50) Performs various forestry duties specifically brush chipping operations for the curbside brush pickup service. Assist forestry staff and other divisions with maintenance tasks when directed. Must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver’s license. Ability to operate pickups, large trucks, trailers and a variety of other equipment. Work hours 7:00am – 3:30pm Monday through Friday from approximately April up to November, some weekends may be required. Enjoy these perks working for the City: Positive, friendly and team-oriented culture Flexibility to support work-life balance Ability to make a difference in our community On-going training and career development And, so much more The City provides temporary/seasonal employees Earned Sick and Safe Leave (ESST) according to MN Statute 181.9445 to 181.9448. Employees may also be eligible for Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) benefits per eligibility based on MN State Statute Chapter 353. The City of Moorhead is an equal opportunity employer and a proud employer located in the metropolitan region of Fargo-Moorhead

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Be able to operate pickup, one-tons, and a variety of other equipment
• Ability to operate pickups, large trucks, trailers and a variety of other equipment

Responsibilities

• Assist forestry staff with daily maintenance tasks including; residential brush pick-up and chipping
• Planting and watering trees
• Tree removal
• Tree pruning
• Performs various forestry duties specifically brush chipping operations for the curbside brush pickup service
• Assist forestry staff and other divisions with maintenance tasks when directed.

Benefits

• Positive, friendly and team-oriented culture
• Flexibility to support work-life balance
• Ability to make a difference in our community
• On-going training and career development
• Earned Sick and Safe Leave (ESST) according to MN Statute 181.9445 to 181.9448
• Employees may also be eligible for Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) benefits per eligibility based on MN State Statute Chapter 353

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed