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Forestry Worker

Location: Dallas, TX
Salary: $20.50-$25.53

 

Performs a variety of skilled, strenuous labor duties that involve the care of trees in an urban forest environment. Work involves pruning tree limbs, removing diseased and /or dead trees from city parks and other property.

• Complete all daily assigned schedules and reports.
• Comply with all Environmental Management System policies, procedures, and obtain required Environmental Management Systems annual training.
• Keep all tools, equipment and supplies secure at all times.
• Complete Daily Equipment Inspection on all equipment, tools, and vehicles to include Daily Preventative Maintenance.
• Conduct monthly equipment inventory.
• Attend and participate in annual Safety Conference.
• Cross-train in other areas as requested by supervisor.
• Report all problems and safety issues to supervisor.
• Report all accidents, incidents, and injuries to supervisor immediately.
• Comply with all City of Dallas: Personnel Rules, Safety Rules, Administrative Directives, and District General Rules.
• Minimize all preventable accidents, incidents, and injuries.
• Perform other job assignments and tasks requested by supervisor.
• Provide quality customer service, internal and external.
• Assisting with Planning and preparing with administrative duties, such as Performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, internal tracking, purchasing procedures, contract compliance and incident reports.
• Assist in the hiring process of park maintenance staff.
• Assist with providing and/or coordinate staff training and development.
• Assist with preparing and coordinating safety-training sessions for assigned employees;
• Ensure staff complies with daily vehicle and equipment inspections to ensure proper and safe operation practices are being followed.
• Identify opportunities for improving efficiency, service delivery methods, and procedures.
• Respond to and resolve citizen inquires and complaints, 311 service requests, and internal service requests. Consult with supervisor for more complex issues. 
• Assist with organizing, closing, and creating on demand work orders, as part of a contingent plan when the Office Assist is absent or behind.
• Maintain a Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License (minimum B).
• Coordinate work assignment and maintenance needs with the Crew Leader.
• Assist in the coordination and preparation for a variety of special projects and events with the Park and Recreation Department.
• Provide best management practices to include, but not limited to the following functions; tree removal, tree pruning, brush removal, chipping, tree planting, mulching, and emergency response.

• Knowledge of the use and care of hand and power tools, such as chain saw, pole saw, and other equipment related to tree work.
• Ability to operate a variety of simple to complex power tools and power equipment used in tree work and landscaping.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy physical labor duties for extended periods.
• Ability to climb trees using harnesses and ropes.
• Ability to lift and work with heavy equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all levels of management, city officials, vendors, other governmental agencies, other employees and the general public.
• Aptitude to learn to operate bucket trucks using electrical controls to raise the bucket to trim tree limbs.
• Requires a valid Texas “A” Commercial Drivers License.  

 

•  High School Diploma or GED

• Requires carrying, dragging, holding, pushing, pulling, lifting, kneeling, bending, twisting, walking, reaching, squatting, and considerable standing.
• Major activities are performed on level, slippery, sloping, uneven or unstable surfaces.
• May be exposed extreme cold, heat, and heights; saw dust; constant noise; mechanical and electrical hazards.

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