Crew Leader- Forestry-Park & Recreation (Non-Civil Service)

Salary : $45,157.00 - $56,459.00 Annually
Location : Multiple Locations - Dallas, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: HRNCS-CRWLDRFRSTY-PKR
Department: Park & Recreation
* Org (REQUIRED): 5268 Forestry
Opening Date: 10/27/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Purpose
Welcome to the City of Dallas!The City of Dallas is one of the largest employers in the DFW Metroplex.
We offer growth opportunities and a chance to make a difference in our community.
What do we offer?
A competitive salary, five-year vested pension plan, great benefits package that includes health, vision and dental insurance, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, qualifying childcare assistance, paid time off and more.
Join our diverse workforce and help us in providing excellent service to the residents of Dallas while building a rewarding career.
Overview
The Forestry Crew Leader provides lead worker assistance staff and crews performing forestry and related work activities for the City and its public works department.
Essential Functions

• Organizes, prepares, and issues daily work assignments for crewmembers or other lower-level Crew Leaders; ensures work procedures are followed safely and efficiently and work is completed properly.
  
• Provides assistance and technical expertise as it pertains to tree maintenance and ensure trees are kept in tip top health for a better environment and safe for the public.
  
• Works with lower-level Crew Leaders or along with crewmembers; sets the pace of work; provides on-site job and safety training and explains/demonstrates proper, safe and efficient work methods; ensures all plans, materials, tools, and supplies are available for crewmembers.
  
• Obtains required information or decisions from supervisors as needed; keeps records of expenses, work orders, schedules, and attendance of daily activities; follows specifications for trees, shrubs, and other woody plants and standards for safety in the field of arboriculture.
  
• Performs or leads preventative maintenance and minor repairs to equipment; checks for cleanliness of tools and equipment; assigns clean-up activities around the work site to leave premises clean and safe.
  
• Drives and operates City trucks to transport workers, materials, and equipment to and from jobsite.
  
• Handles and responds to citizen complaints or concerns; facilitates prompt, timely, and efficient solutions.
  
• Perform all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• General Arboriculture methods and tree maintenance and care
  
• Knowledge of the use and care of hand and power tools, such as jackhammer, cement mixer, and power auger.
  
• Knowledge of surface preparation and adaptability of various surface materials.
  
• May require standard colors, configuration, and placement of lane markings and traffic signs.
  
• Knowledge of custodial, carpentry, plumbing, painting, mechanics, landscaping, and specialized equipment.
  
• Ability to receive and transmit to crewmembers oral and written instructions.
  
• Ability to perform math calculations. Read charts and maintain written records.
  
• Ability to lead crewmembers in the performance of a variety of heavy manual labor for extended periods.
  
• Ability to lift and work with heavy equipment.
  
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications
Experience
4 Years in forestry care and tree maintenance
Licenses and Certifications
CDL - Group B - Commercial Driver's License
Education
High School Diploma, GED
Supplemental Information
Other Requirements

• Requires extensive walking, carrying, dragging, holding, pulling, pushing, lifting, kneeling, bending, twisting body, walking, reaching, and squatting; may be required to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Major activities are performed on level, slippery, sloping, unstable and uneven terrain.
• Major activities are performed outdoors.
• May be exposed to extreme cold, heat, heights, temperature swings, constant noise, mechanical and electrical hazards, fumes, odors, toxic chemicals (pesticides or herbicides), dust and mites.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this classification and is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skill required. The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
To view the employee benefits offered by the City of Dallas
01
Do you have four (4) years of work experience in forestry care and tree maintenance?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a valid Texas Class B CDL?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a required, High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

Required Question