What are the responsibilities and job description for the Arborist Intern position at City of La Crosse?
The City of La Crosse Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department is currently accepting applications for an arborist intern. This is a “for credit” internship with mentoring provided by a Certified City of La Crosse staff Arborist. This position qualifies as summer field experience toward a forestry program degree.
• Start & end dates flexible • Working hours flexible ranging from 8 to 40 hours per week • Wage for this temporary summer seasonal position is $13–$23 per hour • This position does not acquire benefits
Job Description: The selectee of this position must develop situational awareness on worksites, learn to work with equipment and tools safely, work toward proper tree identification, perform proper tree trimming/cutting/
planting adhering with modern Best Management Practices for tree care. • Requires working outdoors in adverse weather conditions • Perform a wide variety of tasks in support of a comprehensive urban forestry program • Work either alone or as a crew member • Planting/stump removal • Assist in detection of tree pest, disease, or infection • Safely operate chainsaws/chippers/stump grinders/other powered equipment • Operate trucks/tractors/trailers • Clean/perform operator level maintenance on tools/equipment/vehicles for job
Responsibilities: • Tree trimming/cutting/felling/removal using industry Best Management Practices • Load/unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris and/or feeds brush into a woodchipper • Utilize best management practices to safeguard other employees and public from jobsite hazards in and around work area • Inspect tools, truck, and other work equipment • Request repair or replacement equipment, when necessary • Maintain good housekeeping on equipment and at work locations • Perform other related work as assigned
Qualifications/Experience:
• Enrollment in a 2- or 4-year program in the study of Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Forestry/related discipline
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license or other state license acceptable to Wisconsin
• 2 or more years of experience using a chainsaw
• Experience working with a chipper machine
• Working knowledge of tree trimming procedures and tree identification
• Ability to intermittently sit, stand, walk, bend and lift 50-pound loads
• Ability to work indoors or outdoors in all types of weather
• Ability to haul and back trailers
• Ability to communicate effectively/interact positively, maintain a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and report for work regularly and punctually
Applications accepted until filled. To be considered, submit an employment application by visiting the City of La Crosse website and clicking on City Services, then clicking Career Opportunities or by visiting https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacrossewi.
• Start & end dates flexible • Working hours flexible ranging from 8 to 40 hours per week • Wage for this temporary summer seasonal position is $13–$23 per hour • This position does not acquire benefits
Job Description: The selectee of this position must develop situational awareness on worksites, learn to work with equipment and tools safely, work toward proper tree identification, perform proper tree trimming/cutting/
planting adhering with modern Best Management Practices for tree care. • Requires working outdoors in adverse weather conditions • Perform a wide variety of tasks in support of a comprehensive urban forestry program • Work either alone or as a crew member • Planting/stump removal • Assist in detection of tree pest, disease, or infection • Safely operate chainsaws/chippers/stump grinders/other powered equipment • Operate trucks/tractors/trailers • Clean/perform operator level maintenance on tools/equipment/vehicles for job
Responsibilities: • Tree trimming/cutting/felling/removal using industry Best Management Practices • Load/unload trucks with logs, stumps, brush, and debris and/or feeds brush into a woodchipper • Utilize best management practices to safeguard other employees and public from jobsite hazards in and around work area • Inspect tools, truck, and other work equipment • Request repair or replacement equipment, when necessary • Maintain good housekeeping on equipment and at work locations • Perform other related work as assigned
Qualifications/Experience:
• Enrollment in a 2- or 4-year program in the study of Arboriculture, Urban Forestry, Forestry/related discipline
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license or other state license acceptable to Wisconsin
• 2 or more years of experience using a chainsaw
• Experience working with a chipper machine
• Working knowledge of tree trimming procedures and tree identification
• Ability to intermittently sit, stand, walk, bend and lift 50-pound loads
• Ability to work indoors or outdoors in all types of weather
• Ability to haul and back trailers
• Ability to communicate effectively/interact positively, maintain a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and report for work regularly and punctually
Applications accepted until filled. To be considered, submit an employment application by visiting the City of La Crosse website and clicking on City Services, then clicking Career Opportunities or by visiting https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacrossewi.
Salary : $13 - $23
