NEOGOV · 13 hours ago
Arborist I
Eau Claire, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$30.03/hr - $35.87/hr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Arborist I to join the Community Services Department in Eau Claire, WI. The role involves tree care responsibilities including pruning, planting, diagnosing, and treating urban forest trees, while ensuring safety standards are met during tree work.
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Responsibilities
Plant, prune, spray, cultivate, water, and care for trees and shrubs following ANSI Z133 Safety Standards under the authority of the City of Eau Claire
Cut down and remove diseased, dead, and hazardous trees
Perform tree care work such as injections
Inspect trees and shrubs for insects and disease pests. Treat these problems with appropriate controls
Inspect trees and shrubs for hazardous conditions; apply the appropriate measures for abating the hazardous condition
Utilize, maintain, and adjust Division equipment, such as chain saws, edged tools, power tools, ropes, and safety equipment
Operate all other City and Division equipment, such as but not limited to, aerial bucket truck, boom truck, brush chippers, tractor/loader, stump router, watering truck, and pickup trucks/winches, in a safe and effective manner
Must be able to climb trees and work from heights in precarious positions to perform assigned tree work through the skilled use of ladders, ropes, knots, hooks, riggings, rope and saddle, and/or aerial bucket device and other tools and equipment necessary to the safe performance of the job
Respond to emergency situations for tree work on public property. This includes storm emergencies during unscheduled work periods
Utilize and maintain all safety equipment provided by the City. Requires considerable knowledge of safety practices to be followed while performing all job requirements
Serve as a lead person with the ability to guide and lead the work of helpers and subordinates
Utilize asset management software (Cartegraph) to track work orders; internal and external requests; update data; and record equipment, labor, and materials logs
Maintain the physical stamina, strength, agility, and ability to perform assigned tasks in all weather conditions. Must be able to lift logs, materials, and equipment
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, etc.) with three years of professional arboricultural experience (including climbing, pruning, planting, pest control, etc.)
Ability to pass a climbing skills and written test
Possess or obtain (within 6 months of hire) and maintain a valid Wisconsin Class B CDL with no air brake restrictions
Possess or obtain (within 1 year of hire) and maintain a valid Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator certification in category 3.0 Turf and Landscape or 6.0 R-O-W and Natural Area
Possess or obtain (within 1 year of hire) and maintain the ISA Certified Arborist credential
Possess or obtain and maintain other certifications, such as, First Aid, CPR and Electrical Hazard Awareness, as provided by the City
Preferred
Associate degree or higher in Urban Forestry or related field
Possess a Class A CDL
Journeyman Arborist from an accredited program
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Floating Holidays
Sick Leave
Wisconsin Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Plans
Roth Plans
Supplemental Worker’s Compensation Pay
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance (Department of Employee Trust Funds)
Active Employee Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending
Additional Ancillary Benefits
Educational Assistance & Incentive Pay Plan
Safety Shoe Reimbursement
Safety Glasses Reimbursement
Tool Allowance
VACATION SCHEDULE
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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