Parks Operator - Arborist

Highland City • Highland, UT

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About The Position

Join the Canopy Crew: Parks Operator – Arborist Highland City is looking for a skilled Parks Operator – Arborist to help shape the literal landscape of our community. If you are passionate about urban forestry and enjoy a role that balances technical expertise with outdoor physical challenge, we want to hear from you. The Role: Why Your Work Matters As our resident tree expert, you won't just be maintaining plants; you'll be an environmental steward for Highland. Your day-to-day will involve: Aerial Artistry & Safety: Pruning, trimming, and removing hazardous trees using advanced rigging, ropes, and bucket trucks. Plant Healthcare: Diagnosing diseases like Emerald Ash Borer or Dutch Elm Disease and applying Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to keep our canopy thriving. Community Connection: Serving as the face of the Parks Department by educating residents on pruning decisions and leading volunteer planting projects. Precision Planting: Selecting and siting climate-resilient species specifically for Utah's unique alkaline soils. Modern Forestry: Using GIS software to maintain the City's digital tree inventory and mapping systems. What You Bring to the Team We are looking for a dedicated professional who thrives in a high-energy environment:

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required
• 2–4 years of "hands-on" urban forestry or commercial tree care experience.
• You must have (or be able to obtain) a Utah Class A CDL and a Utah State Pesticide Applicator License within 6 months.
• ISA Certified Arborist credential is required at hire or within 12 months.
• Deep knowledge of ANSI A300 and Z133 standards, and the ability to operate heavy machinery like chippers, backhoes, and stump grinders.
• You are comfortable working at significant heights and in extreme weather conditions, from 100°F+ summers to sub-freezing winters.

Responsibilities

• Pruning, trimming, and removing hazardous trees using advanced rigging, ropes, and bucket trucks.
• Diagnosing diseases like Emerald Ash Borer or Dutch Elm Disease and applying Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to keep our canopy thriving.
• Serving as the face of the Parks Department by educating residents on pruning decisions and leading volunteer planting projects.
• Selecting and siting climate-resilient species specifically for Utah's unique alkaline soils.
• Using GIS software to maintain the City's digital tree inventory and mapping systems.

What This Job Offers

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