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    Arborist II - Salt Lake City, United States - Salt Lake City

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    Position Title:

    Arborist II (May Be Underfilled to Arborist I)

    Job Description:

    Performs specialized tasks necessary for proper planting, maintenance, removal and delivery of emergency related services for trees and other vegetation on property owned and/or maintained by Salt Lake City Corporation.

    This position includes a robust benefits package.

    TYPICAL DUTIES:

    Arborist II

  • May be assigned lead worker over full-time and/or seasonal personnel as work assignment necessitates. Would provide training of personnel for safe performance of job related duties.
  • Determines and uses appropriate techniques necessary to ensure proper planting, maintenance, removal and delivery of emergency related services for trees, shrubs, etc., on property owned and/or maintained by Salt Lake City Corporation including but not limited to tree pruning, spraying, removal, planting, stump grinding, and delivery of emergency related services .
  • Operates and uses various types of specialized equipment including but not limited to aerial lift equipment, stump cutter, chain saw, spraying equipment, etc., in addition to various trucks, loaders, backhoes, tree spades, and trailers as required.
  • Complies with safe working practices as defined in American National Standards for Arboricultural Operations ANSI Z or latest approved revision.
  • Makes recommendations to crew supervisor concerning operational processes, equipment needs, technical information, tree status, and customer requests.
  • Under the direct supervision of an Arborist III, Urban Forestry Field Supervisor or City Forester is required to perform tasks at heights higher than 100 feet by manually climbing trees.
  • Operates and uses computer to input, update, and close service requests, work orders, and tree inventory records.
  • Performs related duties as required.
  • Arborist I

  • Learns and performs assigned tasks including appropriate techniques necessary to ensure the proper planting, maintenance, and removal of trees, shrubs, etc. on property owned and maintained by Salt Lake City Corporation including but not limited to: tree pruning, spraying, removals, planting, etc.
  • Operates and uses various types of specialized equipment such as aerial lift equipment, stump cutter, chain saw, spraying equipment, tree climbing equipment, etc., in addition to various trucks, loaders, etc. as required.
  • Performs work safely and ensures providing a safe workplace.
  • Complies with safe working practices as defined in American National Standards for Arboricultural Operations ANSI Z or latest approved revision.
  • Operates and uses computer to input data into tracking system.
  • Performs related duties as required.
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Arborist II

  • Three years experience working as a member of a tree maintenance crew. Three years related tree care experience may be substituted. At least six months experience climbing trees. Ability to read and write and follow both verbal and written instructions.
  • Knowledge of wide variety of trees and proper methods, techniques, and practices used in the tree care industry for their planting, maintenance, removal and emergency related service.
  • Familiarity with tree industry personal protective equipment, climbing gear and hardware, rigging tools, ropes, knots, bends and hitches.
  • Arborist Certification by the International Society of Arboricultural (ISA) within 12 months of hire.
  • Ability to supervise and communicate with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
  • Possession of a valid Utah Commercial Driver's License (CDL) class A with endorsement airbrakes and combination or ability to attain within 6 months.
  • Ability to obtain flagging certification within 6 months of hire.
  • Ability to obtain First Aid/ CPR certification within 6 months of hire.
  • Arborist I

  • Two (2) years of relevant experience including but not limited to tree maintenance, grounds keeping/maintenance, warehouse work, wildlands maintenance, building/construction laborer, experience with climbing or rope access or machinery (forklift, bobcats, construction equipment, etc.)
  • Must be eighteen (18) years of age.
  • Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Basic knowledge of proper methods, techniques, and practices used in grounds maintenance.
  • Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
  • Possession of a valid state driver's license or Utah driving privilege card.
  • Possession of a valid Utah Commercial Driver's License (CDL) class A with endorsement airbrakes and combination or ability to attain within 6 months.
  • WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Arduous physical work with exposure to heat exhaustion, falls from height, electrocution from electrical hazards, being struck by falling objects and injury from use of power equipment. Continuously works with medium heavy weights, frequent pushing, pulling or lifting of heavy weights. Continuous exposure to heights in excess of 100 feet, extreme weather conditions year round, as well as fumes, noise, dust, grease, electrical hazards, etc. Risk of bodily injury is considerable under normal conditions.
  • Intermittent exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior.
  • Irregular and prolonged working hours will be required in peak sessions and emergency situations.
  • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

    All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

    POSITION TYPE

    Full-Time

    POSITION SALARY RANGE

    Arborist II: $ $28.48/hr

    Arborist I: $ $27.67/hr

    DEPARTMENT

    Public Lands

    Full Time/Part Time:

    Full time

    Scheduled Hours:

    40


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