Location: Cambridge,MA, USA
Explanation of Labor Service Job Type can be found on the City of Cambridge Personnel/HR Department's website under Tips & FAQs
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision of the Working Supervisor performs a variety of manual labor tasks required in urban forestry. Primarily assists in all aspects of tree planting within the urban environment, including opening tree wells in sidewalks, soil remediation, tree installation, compost tea application, mulching, watering, and aftercare. Assists Tree Climbers by handling ropes and guiding tree limbs to the ground; prunes trees and shrubs; cuts down trees and shrubs, chops and saws limbs; cleans up after work is completed and keeps tools clean, sharp, and in operational condition. Operates pick-up trucks, dump trucks, panel trucks and bucket trucks or other vehicles with a rated capacity of 26,001 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
* Arborist certification strongly preferred.
* Must possess a current and valid Commercial Driver's License Classification B
* Must present a valid Department of Transportation medical certificate.
* Must possess a satisfactory driving record
o Candidates must also provide, upon interview, a copy of their unattested driving record, obtainable at the RMV and dated within the previous six months
* Candidates may need to register with the FMCSA Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol
Clearinghouse
* All candidates will participate in an on-road driving assessment as part of the interview process.
* Internal applicants must have a permanent civil service status.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
All labor positions, skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled in the Cambridge Department of Public Works require a combination of: Lifting between 25-100 pounds, proper bending, squatting, stretching, pushing, climbing, dragging, and pulling.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Exposure to all weather conditions. Work in a moderate to high noise level environment caused by sound of machinery or powered equipment being used. Occasional odor may occur during the course of work. Required to adhere to all safety rules and regulations as well as dress code policies. Perform other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Please upload the following documents to complete your application.
* Resume
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