Temporary Laborer: Forestry – Tree Watering

City of Ann Arbor • Ann Arbor, MI

7d • $18

About The Position

This is semi-skilled work including watering street trees and serving as a ground worker on various types of tree maintenance activities. Work involves performing necessary manual tasks on the ground to assist a tree trimming or removal operation, including picking up limbs and raking. Operates chainsaws, hand tools, assists in stump removal, traffic control (working in a roadway, setting up cones/temporary signs, removing these devices and utilizing a stop/slow paddle to control vehicle flow), and related work as required. Will be required to walk up and down curbs, drive a pickup truck and wind the hose on a reel.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED Equivalent
• Ability to take instructions
• Work in a team environment and serve the public
• Valid driver's license
• Must have the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle as he/she will be required to drive a vehicle for local travel
• General computer skills

Nice To Haves

• Ability to identity tree species
• Experience in operating chainsaws and related equipment
• Must be able to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time

Responsibilities

• Watering street trees
• Serving as a ground worker on various types of tree maintenance activities
• Performing necessary manual tasks on the ground to assist a tree trimming or removal operation, including picking up limbs and raking
• Operating chainsaws and hand tools
• Assisting in stump removal
• Traffic control (working in a roadway, setting up cones/temporary signs, removing these devices and utilizing a stop/slow paddle to control vehicle flow)
• Drive a pickup truck and wind the hose on a reel

What This Job Offers

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