Temporary Laborer: Forestry – Tree Watering

Starting hourly rate: $18.22, full-time for 9 months.

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Operate chainsaws and hand tools
• Assist in stump removal
• Perform traffic control: work in roadways, set up cones/temporary signs, remove devices, and use a stop/slow paddle to control vehicle flow
• Walk up and down curbs
• Drive a pickup truck and wind hose on a reel
• Perform heavy manual labor for extended periods

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle for local travel
• Ability to take instructions, work in a team environment, and serve the public
• General computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to identify tree species
• Experience operating chainsaws and related equipment