Salary : $40,526.26 – $46,809.79 Annually
Location : West Dallas, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: HRNCS-FORESTRYWKR-PKR
Department: Park & Recreation
* Org (REQUIRED): 5268 Forestry
Opening Date: 10/26/2023
Closing Date: 11/10/2023 12:00 PM Central
Position Purpose
Welcome to the City of Dallas!
The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex.
We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.
What do we offer?
A competitive salary, five-year vested pension plan, great benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, qualifying childcare assistance, paid time off and more.
Join our diverse workforce and help us in providing excellent service to the residents of Dallas while building a rewarding career.
Overview
The Forestry Worker prunes, plants, maintains, and cares for the trees, shrubs, and other foliage planted within the city.
Essential Functions
- Maintains, plants, cares for, waters, prunes, and generally monitors all foliage, trees, and shrubs planted within the urban environment of the City; performs manual labor in the care and maintenance of all trees and related.
- Receives work orders and requests from the City, other departments, or community members and performs necessary care using the appropriate tools; ensures trees are kept in tip top health for a better environment and safe for the public.
- Plans, digs, spaces, and stakes large trees and other foliage; waters and ensures the proper care for all newly planted trees and shrubs; monitors height clearances and other standards and regulations; performs storm and other emergency clean up and care.
- Operates heavy and light equipment in various weather and inclement situations; identifies hazardous situations and mitigates risk and potential safety situations; communicates with community and general public concerning work orders and requests.
- Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs to equipment; checks for cleanliness of tools and equipment; ensures all chainsaws, lift trucks, and woodchippers are in operable condition.
- Drives and operates City trucks to transport workers, materials, and equipment to and from jobsite.
- Perform all other work as needed or assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
- General Arboriculture methods and tree maintenance and care
- Knowledge of the use and care of hand and power tools, such as jackhammer, cement mixer, and power auger.
- Knowledge of surface preparation and adaptability of various surface materials.
- May require standard colors, configuration, and placement of lane markings and traffic signs.
- Knowledge of custodial, carpentry, plumbing, painting, mechanics, landscaping, and specialized equipment.
- Ability to receive oral and written instructions.
- Ability to perform math calculations. Read charts and maintain written records.
- Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and work with heavy equipment.
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience
1 Year in forestry care and tree maintenance (pruning, trimming, planting and removal of trees.)
Licenses and Certification
Valid Texas Driver’s License
Education
High School Diploma, GED
Supplemental Information
Other Requirements
- Must obtain class A or B Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within probationary period.
- Availability to work twenty-four (24/7) on- call status.
- Subject to inclement weather conditions.
- Ability to demonstrate good teamwork, leadership, interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication.
- Ability to have basic computer skills and maintain excellent internal and external customer service.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this classification and is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skill required. The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
To view the employee benefits offered by the City of Dallas
01
Do you have one of the following valid (non-expired) Texas Driver’s Licenses? Please check which Driver’s License you currently hold.
- Texas Class C
- Texas CDL Class A
- Texas CDL Class B
- None of the above
02
If currently un-licensed, are you able to obtain a Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or Class B within the probationary period?
- Yes
- No
- Currently Licensed
03
Do you have at least 1 year of work experience in Forestry Care and Tree Maintenance experience? (pruning, trimming, planting and removal of trees.)
- Yes
- No
04
Please select below, all in which you have basic knowledge and operating experience.
- Hand Tools
- Power Tools
- Jackhammer
- Cement Mixer
- Power Auger
- None of the above
05
Do you have experience or knowledge of surface preparation and adaptability of various surface materials?
- Yes
- No
06
Please select below, all in which you have basic knowledge and operating experience.
- Standard Colors
- Configuration
- Placement of Lane Markings
- Traffic Signs
- None of the above
07
Please select below, all in which you have basic knowledge and operating experience.
- Custodial
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
- Painting
- Mechanics
- Landscaping
- Specialized Equipment
- None of the above
08
Please select below, all in which you have basic knowledge and operating experience.
- Mathematic Calculations
- Chart Reading
- Written Records
- None of the above
09
Are you able to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods?
- Yes
- No
10
Do you have the ability to lift and work with heavy equipment?
- Yes
- No
11
If required, are you able to work in inclement weather conditions?
- Yes
- No
12
If required, are you available to work on a twenty-four/seven (24/7) on- call status?
- Yes
- No
Required Question