Urban Forestry Maintenance Worker, 10 Month Seasonal Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/missoulacity/jobs/newprint/4771337) Apply  Urban Forestry Maintenance Worker, 10 Month Seasonal Salary $22.23 Hourly Location Missoula, Montana Job Type Seasonal, Full-Time Job Number 00467 Department Parks & Recreation Division P&R Ecosystem Services Opening Date 12/26/2024 Closing Date 1/20/2025 11:59 PM Mountain + Description + Benefits + Questions Overview The Parks & Recreation Department is seeking dedicated individuals for the position of Park Maintenance Worker, specializing in Urban Forestry. This role involves performing a variety of essential maintenance duties, including tree care, equipment operation, and ensuring safety compliance across park facilities. Urban Forestry specialists will focus on tree planting, pruning, pest management, and risk tree removal. Candidates should have at least one year of maintenance or light equipment operation and the ability to safely operate both light and heavy equipment. A valid Montana driver’s license is required, and candidates must be able to obtain a Montana Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 60 days of hire. If you are passionate for outdoor work and the ability to work safely in all conditions, we encourage you to apply! Job Status: Seasonal 10-month, Full-Time position; Union Affiliated Position - Teamsters Union Local NO. 2 Screening of applications will begin on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. It is in your best interest to apply before this date. To Apply: Al l applicants must submit the City of Missoula Application. Resumes will not be reviewed. All details should be entered on the application. Essential Functions + Assist in performing a variety of tree care duties, including planting and pruning trees, sampling for tree pests, removing risk trees, etc. + Perform pruning operations from the ground; clean up branches and debris from ground and grind in chipper; dispose of debris properly. + Assist Arborist Technician with tree rigging operations. + Establish safe traffic control around planting, pruning and tree removal sites. + Provide support to citizens by answering questions and other inquiries. + Operate both light and heavy equipment in arboricultural operations. + Work independently as well as part of a team to achieve the goals of the Urban Forestry Program. + Perform other duties, as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities + Knowledge of and ability to promote safety considerations, City safety policies, OSHA/MUTCD and ANSI standards and guidelines related to park maintenance and construction. + Skill in following oral and written instructions while working independently with minimum supervision. + Skill in communicating, in person and writing, with the proven ability to establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with diverse individuals. + Ability to operate vehicles, small power equipment, hand tools, and light to heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner. + Ability to identify and implement risk management techniques to reduce exposure to injury, damage, and liability. + Ability to read, comprehend and write incident reports and other operation reports and documentation. + Ability to learn and follow City and departmental policies, procedures, and practices. + Knowledge of and the ability to learn principles and practices of urban forestry and arboriculture. + Knowledge of and the ability to learn GPS data collection and tree inventory software. + Skill in safe operation of tree planting and tree trimming and removal tools and equipment, including chippers, chain saws, pole saws, hand saws, hand and pole pruners, ladders, lift trucks and stump grinders. + Ability to climb and prune trees with ropes and saddles. + Ability to learn all aspects of tree planting, pruning, removal, and identification. Working Conditions: + Position requires the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. or less. + Duties are frequently performed under conditions where inclement weather, noise, heat, dampness or cold are unavoidable. + Work environment may involve occasional exposure to unavoidable seasonal weather conditions, occupational hazards, biohazards, blood borne pathogens, sharps, herbicides, and physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. + Urban Forestry:Duties may require climbing trees with ropes and saddles and/or the use aerial lifts. Qualifications and Additional Application Materials + Any combination of training and experience equivalent to one (1) year of maintenance, light equipment experience, or another relevant field appropriate for the specific position. + Must have a valid Montana driver’s license with a verified acceptable driving record, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. + May be required to obtain a Montana commercial driver’s license** (CDL) within 60 days of hire. + Must have or be able to obtain a Montana class B, Commercial Driver’s License** (CDL) within 60 days of hire. **As of January 6, 2020, employers of CDL drivers must query the Clearinghouse to verify that a current or prospective driver is not prohibited from operating CMVs or performing other safety sensitive functions. CDL Drivers must now be registered with the FMCSA Clearinghouse. For more information, please visit the website at https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov. This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. The City of Missoula will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to: + Market-Competitive Salary + Work/life balance, including the possibility of flexible schedules and remote work opportunities + $0 premium for health and dental coverage for employees and affordable premiums for family coverage + $10,000 Employer-sponsored Accidental Death and Dismemberment Life Insurance Policy + Options for supplemental life, disability, critical illness, and accident + Constitutionally guaranteed retirement plan (http://mpera.mt.gov/) with the City contributing 8.77% of salary on your behalf and the ability to contribute to a supplemental deferred compensation program + Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays + Pre-tax flexible spending accounts + The City of Missoula may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Look here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible. Additional benefits package information is available here (https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/53956/Benefits-at-a-Glance?bidId=) . 01 Do you currently have a Class B or higher Commercial Driver's License (CDL)? + Yes + No Required Question Agency City of Missoula Address 435 Ryman Street Human Resources Missoula, Montana, 59802 Phone 406-552-6130 Website https://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email