Forestry Technician (Internal Only)

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http://www.moline.il.us/109/Employment Who Are We? The City of Moline is a welcoming, hardworking community located along the Mississippi River in the heart of the Quad Cities. With a population of just over 42,000, Moline offers the perfect mix of small-town feel and big-city convenience. As a full-service city, we're here to provide great services, support local growth, and make Moline a great place to live, work, and visit. We're proud of our team and the work we do to keep our city running smoothly. When you join the City of Moline, you become part of a group that values making a difference in the community. We're all about doing good work and helping each other succeed. How You'll Contribute Under close supervision of the division manager, performs manual unskilled and semi-skilled work in the day-to-day operations within the Forestry Division and routine operation of trucks, mowers, motorized equipment, small utility tractors and hand tools. Assignments may be given in detail or may follow established routine. Limited discretion is exercised; work is regularly checked by the supervisor for quality, quantity and safety of operation and care of equipment. Assist with tree planting, watering, pruning and removal. Remove brush, debris and litter from public areas, including rights-of-way, parks and green spaces. Utilize heavy hand equipment such as chain saws, pole saws, leaf blowers and chippers. Operate public works vehicles ranging from pickup trucks to tandem dump trucks to haul materials, transport equipment, load refuse and perform leaf collection, snow removal and ice control duties. Maintain public works equipment and vehicles by performing minor maintenance and service including, but not limited to, greasing fittings, topping off fluids and changing plow blades. Mix and apply fertilizers and chemicals to control weed growth or pests at the instruction of the crew leader or supervisor. Utilize hand tools to manually shovel dirt and rock, unload and deliver supplies and materials, maintain trees and vacuum leaves. Clean and maintain equipment as necessary. Perform snow and ice removal duties on City roadways, parking lots, sidewalks, and other property. Provide work instruction to small crews on assigned projects as requested. Other duties may be assigned. Training and Experience High school diploma or GED equivalent; one (1) year experience in forestry and operation and routine maintenance of forestry maintenance motor equipment and public works trucks or related work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities General knowledge of public works, forestry maintenance techniques and standards; basic maintenance and manual work tasks; operation and function of related hand and power tools; safe work practices. Skill in customer service; effectively communicating with those contacted throughout the course of the workday; maintaining effective working relationships with other departments, agencies, employees, supervisors and members of the public; and in the safe and proper operation of equipment and hand tools. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ensure a safe work environment; work varied shifts and standby; report to emergency work situations, including snow removal and storm cleanup. Licenses, Registrations and Certifications Valid Illinois Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL-B) with air brakes endorsement, or equivalent, within 60 days of hire. Valid State of Illinois Pesticide Operator License within one (1) year of hire. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to talk or hear; frequently required to walk, stand, sit, use hands and fingers to handle, feel and make fine adjustments, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, sharp hand tools and exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals; and occasionally risk of electrical shock. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to work under varied weather conditions.

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employees shall live within a 20-mile radius from the City's Emergency Center, located at 1630 8th Avenue in Moline, within 180 days of hire. Residency map and address checker available here .