Arborist

The City of Ashland has an opening for a full-time Arborist in the City Services Division.

Applications will be accepted online until midnight on November 3, 2024.

Please note that applications are not complete until the civil service test is completed and submitted.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Operate equipment in order to assist with the care and maintenance of trees located on City property (loader, back-hoe, dump truck, stump grinder, chain saw, etc.); inspect equipment to ensure safe operation;

  • Perform unskilled and semi-skilled laborer tasks (plant, dig, ball, and remove trees; chip brush; water trees; grind stumps, etc.);

  • Climb trees, using ropes and other climbing gear and working from ladders and bucket truck at heights up to 70 feet;

  • Direct traffic around work sites; assist with the maintenance and repair of arboriculture tools and equipment;

  • Operate equipment or perform unskilled and semi-skilled laborer tasks in order to assist with the completion of other department projects (haul materials, rake and pick up leaves, and shovel and rake dirt, asphalt, and other materials).

We're looking for someone who:

  • Is "Dedicated to Service"

  • Will work in the various weather conditions found year round in Ohio

  • Is willing and able to learn and follow City policies and procedures

  • Can develop and maintain working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public

Qualifications:

  • Knowledgeable of basic arboriculture and basic equipment maintenance and repair practices and procedures;

  • Able to work under adverse weather conditions;

  • Able to lift and move up to fifty (50) pounds and move up to eighty (80) pounds with assistance.

  • Must be insurable under the City’s vehicle insurance policy.

  • Commercial Driver License (CDL) preferred but not required.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • $16.50 plus $0.50 increase after 6 month probationary period

  • Wage increases as outlined in the AFSCME contract

  • Year round work, no furloughs

  • Pension through OPERS with the City contributing an additional 14% and employees contributing 10% of wages.

  • Available 457 plan

Insurance eligibility day one, no waiting period:

  • Major medical insurance (monthly premium is heavily subsidized by the City)

  • HRA provided by the City

  • $40k term life insurance (paid entirely by the City)

  • Voluntary term life insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Vision

  • FSA, medical

  • FSA, dependent care

  • Accident

  • Critical Illness

  • Short Term Disability

  • Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off:

  • 12 paid holidays

  • Sick leave begins accruing immediately, plus the City accepts sick leave transfers from qualifying public employers

  • 4 Personal days

  • 2 weeks of vacation, prorated at 1 year anniversary, and then the full 2 weeks every January 1 thereafter with incremental increases

Submit an Application