Arborist II May be underfilled as Arborist I

Position Title

Arborist II May be underfilled as Arborist IBargaining Unit:

AFSCMEJob Description:

Performs specialized tasks necessary for proper planting, maintenance, removal and delivery of emergency related services for trees and other vegetation on property owned and/or maintained by Salt Lake City Corporation.This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and personal leave
• 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave available
• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

TYPICAL DUTIES

• May be assigned lead worker over full-time and/or seasonal personnel as work assignment necessitates. Would provide training of personnel for safe performance of job related duties.
• Determines and uses appropriate techniques necessary to ensure proper planting, maintenance, removal and delivery of emergency related services for trees, shrubs, etc., on property owned and/or maintained by Salt Lake City Corporation including but not limited to tree pruning, spraying, removal, planting, stump grinding, and delivery of emergency related services .
• Operates and uses various types of specialized equipment including but not limited to aerial lift equipment, stump cutter, chain saw, spraying equipment, etc., in addition to various trucks, loaders, backhoes, tree spades, and trailers as required.
• Complies with safe working practices as defined in American National Standards for Arboricultural Operations ANSI Z133.1-2000 or latest approved revision.
• Makes recommendations to crew supervisor concerning operational processes, equipment needs, technical information, tree status, and customer requests.
• Under the direct supervision of an Arborist III, Urban Forestry Field Supervisor or City F...