Parks Operator - Arborist

Join the Canopy Crew: Parks Operator – Arborist

Highland City is looking for a skilled Parks Operator – Arborist to help shape the literal landscape of our community. If you are passionate about urban forestry and enjoy a role that balances technical expertise with outdoor physical challenge, we want to hear from you.

The Role: Why Your Work Matters

As our resident tree expert, you won't just be maintaining plants; you'll be an environmental steward for Highland. Your day-to-day will involve:

• Aerial Artistry & Safety: Pruning, trimming, and removing hazardous trees using advanced rigging, ropes, and bucket trucks.

• Plant Healthcare: Diagnosing diseases like Emerald Ash Borer or Dutch Elm Disease and applying Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to keep our canopy thriving.

• Community Connection: Serving as the face of the Parks Department by educating residents on pruning decisions and leading volunteer planting projects.

• Precision Planting: Selecting and siting climate-resilient species specifically for Utah's unique alkaline soils.

• Modern Forestry: Using GIS software to maintain the City's digital tree inventory and mapping systems.

What You Bring to the Team

We are looking for a dedicated professional who thrives in a high-energy environment:

• Education & Experience: High School Diploma/GED required, with 2–4 years of "hands-on" urban forestry or commercial tree care experience.

• Credentials: You must have (or be able to obtain) a Utah Class A CDL and a Utah State Pesticide Applicator License within 6 months. ISA Certified Arborist credential is required at hire or within 12 months.

• Technical Savvy: Deep knowledge of ANSI A300 and Z133 standards, and the ability to operate heavy machinery like chippers, backhoes, and stump grinders.

• Physical Grit: You are comfortable working at significant heights and in extreme weather conditions, from 100°F+ summers to sub-freezing winters.

Position Details

• Job Code: 1150.

• Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time.

• Supervision: You will report to the Parks Superintendent and provide guidance to seasonal maintenance workers.

• Availability: Includes a 24/7 on-call rotation for emergency public works responses.

Highland City is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates must pass a background check, drug screen, and Human Performance Evaluation prior to hire.

All qualified applicants must pass a pre-employment testing including but not limited to: Background check (18 years of age and older), Driving Record Review, Drug Screen, and Human Performance Evaluation.