Sr. Arborist

The role

The Senior Arborist assists or fills in for crew leaders to perform tree care and maintenance. The role involves monitoring crew performance and ensuring a safe working environment when addressing tree hazards.

What you will do

• Proper pruning and removal of limbs, trees and stumps in a safe and efficient manner
• Operating and troubleshooting forestry-related equipment
• Identification of occupational hazards and ability to instruct based on standard safety practices
• Training, monitoring and evaluation of subordinate staff
• Expertise in using assigned equipment and safety devices
• Ability to work in trees at extreme heights using aerial lifts, elevated platforms and using rope and saddle methods
• Comprehension and interpretation of landscape plan sets and tree surveys
• Inspecting completed tree work ensuring compliance to proper standards and specifications
• Participating in job site cleanup
• Other duties as assigned to support the overall function of the Forestry Section

Required qualifications

• High School diploma/GED
• Three (3) years of responsible experience in field construction, tree maintenance, tree climbing, or other operational activities related to Forestry area
• Valid Driver’s License
• Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-B)
• Ability to work in trees at extreme heights using aerial lifts, elevated platforms and using rope and saddle methods
• Medium work – up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly

Nice to have

• ISA Certified Arborist

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities

Before you apply

• Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires
• Those selected will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks including criminal background check, drug screen, and education verification

About the company

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. The Parks & Recreation Department maintains nearly 300 parks and public spaces citywide.