Forestry Operator

City of Gillette•201 E. 5th Street Gillette 82716, WY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position operates equipment in the maintenance of city parks, boulevards, rights-of-way, and other properties. An incumbent in this position may be designated “Senior Forestry Operator.” The work consists of related maintenance duties. Inclement weather contributes to the complexity of the work. The purpose of this position is to participate in the maintenance of city parks. Successful performance in this position contributes to provision of safe and well-maintained parks for use by the general public.

Requirements

Knowledge of parks and grounds maintenance principles and practices.
Knowledge of playground maintenance principles.
Knowledge of athletic field maintenance principles.
Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
Skill in the use of a variety of grounds maintenance tools and equipment.
Skill in problem solving.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to a high school diploma or GED.
One to three years’ experience or service.
Possession of or obtain within six (6) months of employment and maintain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) issued by the State of Wyoming.

Responsibilities

Maintains parks and boulevards, including rights-of-way, turf, decorative areas, and landscaping.
Maintains playgrounds, bike paths, sidewalks, and trails.
Performs mowing, weed control, seeding, watering, turf maintenance, and landscape maintenance functions.
Maintains sports fields; prepares fields for play.
Prunes trees and shrubs; assists with tree planting and extraction.
Installs, maintains, and repairs irrigation systems; troubleshoots, identifies, and resolves problems; researches and evaluates irrigation products for purchases.
Assists with snow removal operations.
Locates underground utilities.
Operates a variety of grounds maintenance equipment as well as hand and power tools; maintains and repairs tools and equipment.
Cleans restrooms, shops, break areas, and other facilities.
Directs the work of seasonal personnel; prioritizes and directs work; ensures effectiveness and compliance with policies and procedures.
Creates and updates work orders; completes reports.
Performs related duties.