Arborist Crew Foreman

Position Title:

Arborist Crew Foreman

Job Description:

Reporting directly to the Urban Forestry Field Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for leading arborist crews in the completion of various urban forestry work assignments, including tree planting, tree removal, and the maintenance of trees, shrubs and other vegetation on property owned and/or serviced by Salt Lake City Corporation. Arborist Foreman may be called upon to complete emergency tree work any day and at any time.

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

TYPICAL DUTIES:

• As lead worker, supervises both full-term and seasonal personnel - in the proper maintenance, planting and removal of trees, shrubs etc. Assigns tasks, trains, motivates, and recommends disciplinary action if necessary.
• Determines and uses appropriate techniques to ensure the proper emergency services, planting, maintenance and removal of trees, shrubs, etc. on property owned and/or serviced - by Salt Lake City Corporation. Includes but is not limited to tree surgery, spraying specified chemicals, tree removals, planting, pruning -, etc.
• Operates or supervises the operation of various types of specialized equipment both during emergencies and regularly scheduled tree service activities, such as aerial lift equipment, stump cutter, chemical sprayers, chain saw, etc., in addition to various trucks, loaders, etc., as required.
• Ensures proper safety standards and practices are followed at all times with adherence to ANSI Z133.1-2000 or amended and tree industry approved guidelines to reduce the possibility of personnel injury or damage to property.
• Communicates urban forestry division work professionally with the public and other city employees.
• Observes and makes recommendations to the Urban Forestry Field Supervisor for necessary safety procedures, pruning, plantings, removals, etc.
• Required to perform many tasks at heights higher than 100 feet by manually climbing trees on a routine basis.
• Create work orders, services requests, and update inventory information on Tree Inventory program.
• Performs related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five years experience in urban forestry or arboriculture tree maintenance work. At least two years of experience climbing trees. Ability to read, write and follow written and oral instruction.
• Capability and willingness to safely and efficiently complete tree care operations including: tree removal, tree pruning, tree planting, stump grinding, pesticide application, operation of all available Urban Forestry Division equipment, and rope & saddle tree climbing.
• Extensive knowledge of the various tree species and the proper methods, techniques and practices used in urban forestry maintenance. Expertise in tree climbing and tree service techniques is essential.
• Certification by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
• Ability to supervise and communicate with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Possession of a valid Utah Commercial Driver's License, Class A with endorsement airbrakes and combination or ability to attain within 6 months.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Flagging certification within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR certification within 6 months of hire.

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.
• Moderate exposure to toxic chemicals, heat, hot steam lines, fiberglass dust, noise, and fumes incidental to a stationary engineering environment. Risk of bodily injury is possible under normal condition.
• Intermittent exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior.
• Irregular working hours will be required in peak seasons 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

$26.62 - $35.03

DEPARTMENT

Public Lands

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40