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Tree Crew - Engineering & Building Department

Job Details

Category: Full-Time
Status: Closed
Posted: Oct 19, 2022
Close: Until Nov 4, 2022

DUTIES INCLUDE:

  • Properly maintain, prepare, and operate tools and equipment including hand tools, chainsaws, and chippers.
  • Operates as part of a crew with supporting guidance and oversight
  • Work on the ground using gasoline-powered chainsaws
  • Gather brush and carry to chipper area
  • Work around noise from machines, chainsaws, woodchipper and must wear proper personal protective equipment
  • Help enforce on-the-job safety practices for crew members
  • Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area
  • Drive a truck with trailing units
  • Report the need for equipment and/or truck maintenance to the Crew Leader
  • Assists with new tree plantings
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

  • High school diploma or high school equivalency (HSE); or equivalent combination of education and experience equivalent to one-year skilled labor inherent to landscape maintenance and/or forestry or arboriculture preferred.
  • Possess the ability to lift, move and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and 30 pounds on a frequent basis.
  • Have the skill or ability to learn the proper use, care and maintenance of hand, power and motorized tools.
  • Good interpersonal and oral communication skills.
  • Valid driver’s license.  CDL license a plus.  Chainsaw experience a plus

Genereous benefit package, including 14 paid holidays.

Applications and/or resumes will be accepted through Indeed, www.cityoflaporte.com/jobs, or in person at 801 Michigan Blvd., La Porte, IN 45350.

The City of La Porte is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

The City of La Porte is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.