Opportunity is the word for the Public Works Technician I - Forestry. Working for the City of Ann Arbor in the Public Works Technician position is part of our progression process which gives you opportunities to grow in pay as you grow in your job knowledge. The benefits offered to city employees are some of the best for municipalities in Michigan. We invite you to apply for this great opportunity!
The job title position is represented by the AFSCME Union and includes: Level I, II, III, IV, and V.
* Entry level starting pay at Level I is $22.47/hour or $46,737.60 annually per the negotiated current AFSCME Union Contract. Over the span of your career with the City of Ann Arbor, employees in this position will have the potential to make up to $33.18/hour or $69,014.40 annually per the negotiated current Union contract.
* The city has a progression process that allows an employee to promote to higher job duty levels and higher pay after the union 6-month probation, by demonstrating additional technical competencies, knowledge and skills for each level during your career with the City while learning at your own pace.
* In addition to increasing your hourly pay through the progression process, you will receive an annual Increase in pay as negotiated by the AFSCME Union Contract.
Planting, pruning, treating and removing City trees and shrubs
Repairing and processing of tree storm and mechanical damage
Safe use of equipment including but not limited to chainsaws and pole pruners, operating; loaders, backhoes,
Snow removal
Safe use of equipment including but not limited to, bucket trucks, prentice, chippers, vehicle mounted front plows and vehicle mounted underbelly plows.
Investigating public trees to diagnose disease
Maintaining tree nursery; ensuring healthy growth of public trees; removing tree stumps, performing minor equipment maintenance and repair
Related Work
Investigating public trees to diagnose disease
Maintaining tree nursery; ensuring healthy growth of public trees; removing tree stumps, performing minor equipment maintenance and repair
Forestry Track
General methods, materials and equipment in the forestry/arborist industry
General, methods, and materials used in planting, pruning and removing trees
General preventative maintenance practices of forestry equipment
Basic work safety, PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) and OSHA/MIOSHA standards
General computer hardware and software applications
Understanding of rigging methods for tree removal and trimming
Training and Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
Determined by the Public Works Technician Job Progression Chart
1-3 years Urban Forestry Experience (forestry track)
Minimum 2 yrs climbing with ability to obtain line clearance certification within 1 year (forestry track) preferred
Licensing Requirements (position requirements at entry)
Valid Driver’s License
CDL-A with an N Endorsement preferred at hire
A CDL-B with Air Brake Endorsement is required prior to the expiration of the probationary period.
CDL-A with an N Endorsement is required within 1 year of hire.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
The physical ability to drive, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear, see and perform repetitive motions. The work requires the ability to operate hand and foot controls on machinery and equipment.
The physical ability to safely operate light to heavy equipment and tools as listed in the Public Works – Forestry & Park and Public Space Maintenance Job Progression Chart. The physical ability to safely utilize hand tools and/or mechanical or manual equipment.
The incumbent will be required to wear various level of personal protection equipment which may include a hard hat, safety glasses, safety boots, harness, etc.
The incumbent may be exposed to hazardous physical conditions ( including but not limited to confined spaces, heights, mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, noise levels above 85 decibels, etc.), poor atmospheric conditions ( including but not limited to fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, respiratory health hazards ), inadequate lighting, and intense noise. In addition, the work will require seasonal exposure to extreme (both hot and cold) weather conditions, including snow and ice. The incumbent may be required to work with various chemicals. The incumbent may be exposed to domestic and wild animals.
The work may involve working in or near road work or construction zones.
The physical ability to ascend and descend ladders to access work areas, and enter into and exit from confined spaces. The incumbent may be working from heights. The work may often involve the ability to perform routine heavy lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. and occasional heavy lifting of up to 100 lbs. The incumbent may be expected to walk on rough, uneven terrain, as well as wet and slippery surfaces. The work requires the ability to distinguish colors and hear audible alarms. The incumbent may be required to use a respirator, and to participate in necessary respiratory protection program, as well as audiometric testing. (Incumbent may be exposed to blood borne pathogens.
Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
