Experience Inc. Jobs

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Maintains and removes trees using rope and saddle and aerial bucket truck. Performs tree pruning in accordance to ANSI 300 pruning standards to provide a healthy, safe, and aesthetically pleasing urban forest. Participates in tree planting throughout the City in the rights of way, parks, and at the Forestry division nursery. Operates and maintains tools and equipment including chainsaws, edged tools, generator, power tools, ropes, safety equipment, etc. Drives truck and operates equipment including brush chipper, skid steer, winch, wood truck, etc. Participates in rotation of emergency stand by and responds to emergency tree work in roadways including storm damage. Performs Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Emerald Ash Borer, Oak Wilt, Dutch Elm Disease, and Gypsy Moth. Acts as Crew Leader as needed. Maintains records. Performs other duties as assigned. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent. Four years experience in arboriculture preferred, two of which include rope and saddle tree climbing and working with aerial bucket trucks. Post high school training and completion of either WI Arborist Apprentice, Associate Degree in Urban Forestry, Bachelors of Science in Urban Forestry or a related field. Must possess a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with a good driving record or the ability to obtain CDL endorsement within six months. Good knowledge of tree pruning, treatment and removal methods, techniques and practices; good knowledge of the use and care of tree pruning tools and equipment; knowledge of the types and maintenance of trees common to the area. Good knowledge of safety practices. Considerable skill and ability in working at heights in precarious positions. Skill in the use of ropes, knots, riggings and other tools and equipment necessary to the performance of the job. Proficiency in the operation of aerial bucket truck for tree work. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public. Ability to work the required hours of the position. Good knowledge of tree planting both bare root and balled/burlap trees. Good knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices for soil and trunk injection methods and insect and disease identification. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/greenbaywi/default.cfm