Seasonal Tree Crew Engineering Department

Job Details

Category: Seasonal
Status: Open
Salary: $15.00 per hour
Posted: May 13, 2021 10:00 PM
Closing: Open Until Filled

The City of La Porte is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).  For more information

about the City of La Porte, visit our website at www.cityoflaporte.com. 

This position is seasonal, mid-June through October.

To facilitate tree maintenance and removal work. Tree Crew Members are responsible

for keeping a safe jobsite, operating ropes for simple rigging, dragging brush to the chipper,

basic tree pruning and trimming.  

MAIN DUTIES INCLUDE:

   • Properly maintain, prepare, and operate tools and equipment including hand tools,

           chainsaws, and chippers.

   • Operates as part of a crew with supporting guidance and oversight

   • Work on the ground using gasoline-powered chainsaws

   • Gather brush and carry to chipper area

   • Workaround noise from machines, chainsaws, woodchipper and must wear

            proper personal protective equipment

   • Help enforce on-the-job safety practices for crew members

   • Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area

   • Drive a truck with trailing units

   • Report the need for equipment and/or truck maintenance to the Crew Leader

   • Assists with new tree plantings

   • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

   • High school diploma or high school equivalency (HSE); or equivalent combination

            of education and experience equivalent to one-year skilled labor inherent to

            landscape maintenance and/or forestry or arboriculture preferred.

   • Possess the ability to lift, move and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent  

            basis and 30 pounds on a frequent basis.

   • Have the skill or ability to learn the proper use, care, and maintenance of hand,

            power and motorized tools.

   • Good interpersonal and oral communication skills.

   • Valid driver’s license.  CDL license a plus.  Chainsaw experience a plus.

Interested candidates should submit an application online at www.cityoflaporte.com; or

place a resume in the drive-thru or drop box located at City Hall, 801 Michigan Avenue,

La Porte, Indiana; by mail to Human Resources, 801 Michigan Avenue, La Porte Indiana

46350, or email to jnoll@cityoflaportein.gov