Arborist I

City of Lincoln Lancaster County NE
US - Nebraska - Lincoln
December 31, 2024

Salary: $21. 75 - $27. 69 Hourly

Location : Lincoln, NE

Job Type: Full time/probationary or status

Job Number: 202400822-2

Department: Parks and Recreation Department

Division: Parks

Opening Date: 12/27/2024

Closing Date: 1/19/2025 11:59 PM Central

Job Posting Information

If you enjoy working with trees in all types of weather, the Arborist I with Lincoln Parks & Recreation may be the perfect role for you! We do not climb, but use aerial lift trucks, hand tools, and power tools. Work involves responsibility for the pruning, repairing, and removal of City trees; and the operation and maintenance of specialized tree care equipment. Much of the work is hazardous, requires considerable strength and agility, and is performed outdoors in all types of weather. Assignments are received from working supervisors and include general details on each job to be performed, although the employee is expected to apply some independent judgment. Work is performed in crews under the leadership of an Arborist II.

THIS SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION IS SUBJECT TO MANDATORY DRUG TESTING POLICIES AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

What You'll Do

Prune, plant and remove trees; repair trees damaged by vehicles and storms; and perform other related tasks in conjunction with the care and maintenance of City trees.
Prune or cut branches using power saws, handsaws or other specialized tree care equipment; prune small trees from the ground using pole saws and power pole pruners; perform hazardous tree removal with a mobile aerial device.
Perform manual tasks such as clearing brush, planting trees, removing stumps, grindings, filling stump holes, and general cleaning and maintenance when not engaged in tree maintenance.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment operated such as fueling/cleaning, checking oil/fluid levels, lubrication, inspecting tires, etc.
Operate and assist in the maintenance of mobile aerial devices and other equipment.
Operate brush chippers, hydraulic log loader and large log hauling trucks.

Work Schedule
Full time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7:30 a. m. - 4 p. m.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent; or any combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills

Necessary Special Requirement

Possession of a valid driver's license.
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required or the ability to obtain within 60 days of appointment.
Successful completion of the City of Lincoln's First Class Arborist Examination within 6 months of appointment.
Nebraska Certified Pesticide Applicator License within 6 months of appointment.

IF YOU CURRENTLY HAVE A CDL, PRIOR TO BEING HIRED FOR THIS POSITION YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO REGISTER WITH THE FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION DRUG AND ALCOHOL CLEARINGHOUSE AT:

Why Join Us?

Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
We encourage a healthy work-life balance with paid vacation and sick leave that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.
All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!
Refer to the benefits tab for more benefits information.

We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.

We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave, over 12 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and 2 personal convenience days annually that you begin accruing upon hire.

All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!

30 days of Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.

5 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave

$71,000 of Life Insurance

$1,213 of Tuition Reimbursement

401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%

Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses for after you leave City employment.

Optional benefits include:
- Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Allstate Voluntary Plans
- Supplemental Term Life
- Deferred Compensation Plans

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APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENTTo successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.

1. This application is hand scored.
2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit.
3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See " are not acceptable responses and will not receive full credit.
4. Copied/Pasted answers will not receive full credit.
5. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit.
6. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.
7. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements.

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Have you taken and passed the City of Lincoln's written and practical examination for First Class Arborist?

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I understand that successful completion of the City of Lincoln's First Class Arborist Examination within 6 months of appointment is a requirement for this position.

Acknowledge

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Do you have a Nebraska Certified Pesticide Applicator's license?

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I understand that successful possession and maintenance of a valid Nebraska Certified Pesticide Applicator license within 6 months of appointment is a requirement for this position.

Acknowledge

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I understand this position performs work at heights of 50 feet or higher on a regular basis.

I understand

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I und.

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