Arborist I-II

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Wilson is a city of around 50,000 people located in the heart of eastern North Carolina. We are about an hour from the Research Triangle and the buzz of the Raleigh area, and you can also quickly reach the North Carolina beaches.

The City of Wilson is known for innovation and outstanding service. We have top-rated, nationally accredited police, fire and recreation departments. Our parks and sports facilities are among the best in the nation, and our Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is a unique and beautiful attraction that hosts concerts, farmers markets and the N.C. Whirligig Festival among other events. We are in the process of building a downtown field to host a Milwaukee Brewers’ minor league team starting in 2026.

Wilson has the strongest manufacturing base in our part of the state, including tire manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other industries. The Greenlight citywide broadband services help technology-based companies flourish.

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that brings additional value to your total compensation. To learn more about our benefits package, click on the ‘Benefits’ tab above.

The hiring range for this position is $57,753.17 (minimum salary) to $79,534.89 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for the Arborist I.

The hiring range for this position is $77,671.57 (minimum salary) to $106,965.56 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for the Arborist II.

The purpose of this position is to preserve, protect and enhance the City’s tree canopy along the public right of way and on City property; plan and administer the electric utility vegetation management program.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Arborist I

Major Duties

• Evaluate requests for trimming and removal of trees along the public right of way and on City property.
• Plan and administer the electric utility vegetation management program.
• Over...