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Arborist
Location: Cheyenne, WY
Salary: $35,000-$49,000/yr.
Status: Open (June 9) until filled, start date Aug 7
Description: Regular full-time position with benefits
Work Schedule: Mon-Thurs 6:00am-3:30pm, Fri 6:00-12:00, emergency on-call rotation
Apply: https://www.cheyennecity.org/2647/Job-Announcements
Background: Cheyenne Urban Forestry Division is charged with maintaining approximately 14,000 city-owned trees, including trees in parks, golf courses, cemeteries, along the greenway and on city properties. The forestry division provides a full complement of tree care services, including planting, mulching, watering, insect and disease identification and treatment, pruning and removals. The division consists of 9 full-time staff who are trained and qualified to implement these services to ensure city-owned trees receive the best of care.
Job Summary: Performs technical duties in the field of arboriculture and general forestry work to maintain the health, safety, and aesthetics of public trees in the City of Cheyenne. Responds to tree-related hazards, emergencies, and storm events, some of which may occur outside a normal work schedule. Proficiently and safely operates vehicles, equipment and tools in support of tree maintenance and tree planting.
Work Environment: Work is performed outside most of the time, under varying and extreme weather conditions. Ability to work in environmental conditions which may include excessive noise; dust, pollen, gases and chemicals including a variety of herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers. Work also involves the ability to perform duties at a variety of heights. Work may be performed on weekends; overtime and adjusted schedules may also be required.
Qualifications: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in urban forestry, forestry, horticulture, or other closely related field of study; OR High School diploma or equivalent AND minimum two years of verifiable prior job experience working in arboriculture/urban forestry.
Selection Process: Job description review, personal interview, reference checks, criminal background check and substance screening.
Application Process: A City application (required) and resume (encouraged) must be submitted to: Human Resources, 2101 O’Neil Avenue, Room 103, Cheyenne, WY 82001 or completed online at: https://www.cheyennecity.org/2647/Job-Announcements For more information call (307) 637-6428.
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