Arborist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of experience in an arboricultural field.
• At least one year of experience operating medium- to heavy-duty vehicles and maintenance equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Class A-CDL with Air Brake and Tanker Endorsement required within one year of hire.
• Current State Pesticide Operator’s License, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• Extensive customer service experience, including the ability to deal tactfully with the public on sensitive issues.
• General knowledge of forestry work, including pesticides, tree diseases and pests, tools and equipment, and landscaping and maintenance of public grounds.
• Considerable knowledge of proper methods and techniques used in tree maintenance.
• Knowledge of climbing equipment.
• Ability to operate, maintain, service, and make emergency repairs and adjustments to assigned equipment safely and effectively.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the role.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in the proper use and handling of pesticides.
• Certified Arborist License.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered as determined by Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Climb, trim, prune, plant, and remove damaged or diseased trees.
• Apply pesticides using appropriate spraying techniques.
• Repair damaged trees using cables and other appropriate techniques.
• Operate heavy tree-related equipment, including saws, stump removers, hi-rangers, aerial lifts, climbing equipment, spraying equipment, and grapple trucks; report indications of mechanical problems.
• Perform manual labor related to equipment operation and maintenance.
• Operate snowplows, salt spreaders, other snow-removal equipment, and hand shovels as needed.
• Complete routine reports on work performed and equipment used as requested.
• Maintain safe work areas and equipment, correct hazards as necessary, promptly investigate and report work-related injuries, comply with safety rules, and attend safety programs.
• Promote and maintain responsive community relations.
• Be available for overtime, some of which may be mandatory, for occasional regular tree work, emergency weather or tree situations, snow removal, and other work as required.
• Participate on a rotational basis in the Forestry Division emergency call-out telephone responsibility.
• Perform related duties and manual labor as assigned.

Benefits

• Union Local 150 health insurance benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)