Qualifications
- Certifications/Licenses Required: Valid Massachusetts CDL Class A
- license, MA 1C Hoisting License, 2A Hoisting License, International
- Society of Arboriculture Certification or Massachusetts Qualified Tree
- Certification, First Aid and CPR Certified
- Arborist and/or Superintendent of Public Works
- Comprehensive knowledge of State, Federal, municipal policies and
- regulations as they relate to arboriculture
- proficiency in the operation of all equipment used in Forestry
- Working knowledge and proficiency in rigging
- Skilled position requiring physical ability
- and supervisory skills
- Ability to work effectively in emergencies
- Ability to interpret plans and specifications
- Ability to work
- independently
- Knowledge of and experience in performing a variety of
- semi-skilled maintenance and manual tasks
- Working knowledge of a
- wide-variety of hand tools, air tools and hydraulic tools
- follow oral and written instructions
- Willingness to perform heavy
Benefits
- \$22.55/Hour-\$26.29/Hour Schedule: Mon - Fri 40 Hours/Week
- (contingent upon employment status) with a robust benefits package which
- include the following: Recurring Sick Time, Vacation, Thirteen Holidays
- Per Year, Retirement Plan, and more
Responsibilities
- Equipment Operator This position operates and maintains all types of
- Maintains fluid
- levels and greases equipment as required
- Work is performed under the
- supervisor of the City Arborist who assigns work and areas of
- This is a 40 hour work week position with mandatory
- overtime and emergency response
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE: Operate log
- truck and other heavy equipment
- Crew leader as needed
- Assists with the
- removal and pruning of city trees
- Operates all equipment used in
- Assists with maintaining city tree nursery
- Assists
- with the planting, transplanting, and establishment of trees, bushes,
- and shrubs
- Responsible for the safe and proficient operation of all
- maintenance of Forestry Department equipment
- Assists with the care of
- all city trees as pertaining to arboricultural standards and the Public
- Performs aerial work to assists with tasks such as
- Christmas light installation and aerial inspections of public
- Enforces safety regulations and city policies at all times
- Maintains communication with supervisors, subordinates, and the general
- Participates in continuing education to maintain ce1iifications
- Participates in all facets of snow operations
- Maintains
- Must be available for overtime, especially during
- All other related tasks as assigned by the City
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