Temporary Laborer: Forestry – Tree Watering

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Temporary Laborer: Forestry – Tree Watering

Starting Hourly Rate: $18.22, Full-Time for 9 months

Nature of Work: This is semi-skilled work including watering street trees and serving as a ground worker on various types of tree maintenance activities.

Work involves performing necessary manual tasks on the ground to assist a tree trimming or removal operation, including picking up limbs and raking.

Operates chainsaws, hand tools, assists in stump removal, traffic control (working in a roadway, setting up cones/temporary signs, removing these devices and utilizing a stop/slow paddle to control vehicle flow), and related work as required.

Will be required to walk up and down curbs, drive a pickup truck and wind the hose on a reel.  

Required Qualifications: 


* High School diploma or GED Equivalent 


* Ability to take instructions; work in a team environment and serve the public 


* Valid driver's license 


* Must have the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle as he/she will be required to drive a vehicle for local travel 


* General computer skills   

Preferred Qualifications:  


* Ability to identity tree species 


* Experience in operating chainsaws and related equipment


* Must be able to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time 

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