| Title: | Forestry Maintenance Technician |
|---|---|
| ID: | 2021 ForestTech FT |
| Status: | Full-time |
| Department: | Public Works |
| Salary Range: | $41,498 to $59,283 |
| Deadline To Apply: | Open until filled |
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The City of Moorhead is accepting applications for Forestry Maintenance Technician in the Forestry Division of the Public Works Department. This semi-skilled position performs intermediate work pruning, planting and removing trees, operating various machinery and equipment, performs routine maintenance and safety checks on equipment and vehicles, and related work as required. This position exercises lead work responsibilities over seasonal personnel as directed.
The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following major duties performed. Duties are listed from most to least important.
- Performs tree pruning, tree removal and log loader operations.
- Plants trees on City boulevards and other public areas.
- Operates log loader, boom trucks, skid steer loaders, chain saw and various other equipment.
- Operates truck and brush chipper following the weekly garbage routes picking up brush from boulevards and chipping before hauling to the compost site.
- Performs routine maintenance and inspection on equipment including trucks, skid steers, tool cats, power tools and small engines.
- At the direction of the Forestry Crew Chief and Forester leads and coordinates the work of the forestry seasonal employees; including provides necessary training and field work oversight.
- Performs safety checks on shop equipment and forestry vehicles and equipment.
- Performs traffic control/proper signage at work sites.
- Operates snow and ice removal equipment to augment street maintenance crews.
- Maintains records and files.
- Interfaces with the public while performing Forestry duties.
- Performs other duties as requested; including assisting other divisions within the department.
- Attendance at off-site courses/trainings/seminars may be required.
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the formal education, experience and training required.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED
- One year experience in forestry, or related field
Training, Certificates, and Licenses
- Valid Driver’s License
- Valid class B commercial driver's license with air brake endorsement within 6 months of hire.
- Minnesota Tree Inspector certification within one year of hire.
- Maintains Electrical Hazard Awareness Training yearly.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES
Basic knowledge of forestry, landscaping and horticulture as applied to parks and grounds areas; thorouch knowledge of tree maintenance principles, practices, equipment, tools and materials; thorough knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of equipment used; ability to operate required equipment such as log loader, boom truck, chain saw, pruning tools, branch chipper, tractors, etc.; ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance manuals, polices, procedures, technical documents and diagrams; ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions; ability to lift heavy articles; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and WORKING CONDITIONS
This work requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and lifting, frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and tasting or smelling; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arms length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires working near moving mechanical parts and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).
The City of Moorhead offers a positive, friendly and collaborative work environment that is team focused where everyone is working together to serve our community. Our employees are passionate about their jobs and making our community one to be proud of. We are #MoorheadProud
The City of Moorhead is an equal opportunity employer and a proud employer located in the metropolitan region of Fargo-Moorhead
