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If you would like to reach qualified tree professionals and want to advertise your companies job openings with the IAA, you may do so at the following rates:
3 Month Listing:
Members - 75.00 per position listing
Non-Members – 150.00 per position listing.
Explanation: If you have 2 ground positions open and 1 foreman position, you would have 2 separate listings.
Renewal rates are the same and are due before your 3 month time limit expires. If your company posts more than 5 listings, all additional listings are at no charge.
You may submit your job postings along with payment to:
Iowa Arborist Association
PO Box 42
Mount Vernon, Iowa 52314
If you wish to pay by credit card, you may submit your information to: iaa.iowachapter@gmail.com
Current Job Listings
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: FORESTRY WORKER II
NATURE OF WORK
This position consists of trimming and removing of trees of all sizes using an aerial lift and standard rigging techniques. The Forestry Worker II will also plant trees and shrubs, grind stumps and remove snow on sidewalks and other public property using shovels, snow throwers and tractors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Trimming tree limbs and removing entire trees using chainsaws and/or hand pruning saws and loppers, plants trees, serves as crew leader in absence of supervisor, drives dump trucks w/ towed chipper and other trailers, operates brush chipper, backhoes, loaders, stump cutter, snow blower, snow throwers, farm tractors, logging and other equipment. Shovels, forks, sweeps sawdust, woodchips, snow etc. Applies pesticides, performs maintenance on equipment, reads and comprehends manufacturer’s safety data sheets and other written instructions and manuals. Regular and punctual work attendance. Represents the City in a responsible, professional and trustworthy manner. Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Working knowledge of proper bucket truck trimming and removal techniques and the safe operation of tree trimming and removal equipment. Applies various safety standards, organizational polices, and applicable laws. Working knowledge of safe and correct tree pruning and removal techniques. Ability to work at heights in a comfortable manner. Knowledge to identify native trees knowledge of tree care. Possess the skills necessary to use and properly maintain forestry equipment. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and prepare routine daily reports. Must have the physical strength and endurance to perform manual labor for extended periods of time in adverse weather conditions. Must be able to lift heavy objects, weighing up to 100 lbs. Must be able to kneel, twist and bend. Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees, city officials and the general public. Graduation from a standard high school or GED equivalent. Valid Commercial Driver’s License Class B with Air endorsement within 60 days of employment. Must attend and successfully complete an ISA sanctioned Rigging/Chainsaw Use training course. Possession of or the ability to obtain within 120 days, an Iowa Commercial Pesticide Applicator’s License in the “Turf and Ornamental” and “Right-of-Way” (30T and 6) categories. Possession of or the ability to obtain within two years an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist Certification. Minimum one year tree trimming and removal practical experience preferred. Arborist training may be substituted for six months experience. Must live within fifteen air miles of the Burlington city limits or in Des Moines County.
HOURLY RATE
$23.59 per hour with full benefit package. AFSCME Bargaining Unit, Range 9
HOW TO APPLY
Go to www.burlingtoniowa.org click on “employment” to review job and fill out application or come to City Hall, 400 Washington, Burlington - 2nd floor before the deadline for applications of 5:00 pm on Friday, May 12, 2023.
THE CITY OF BURLINGTON DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, RELIGION, AGE OR DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT OR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES
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City Forester
The City of Ames is conducting a recruitment to establish a Civil Service eligibility list for the City Forester classification, the current vacancy exists within the Parks and Recreation Department. This list will be valid for up to one year from the date of certification by the Ames Civil Service Commission and may be used to fill one or more vacancies in this classification. In addition, City of Ames Civil Service employees who have previously held Civil Service status in this classification and are interested in voluntarily demoting or laterally transferring into the current vacancy must submit their application by the deadline.
Under the direction of the Parks and Facilities Superintendent, leads and performs work necessary to maintain healthy urban forests and trees in City right-of-way, parks, and other City owned property; manages technical and on the field tasks in assigned areas of responsibility; performs related work as required.
We are currently hiring climbers and crew leaders to join our team.
Family Tree Care LLC is an EEO looking for outgoing people who are interested in the field of arborculture with a willingness to learn and an opportunity for advancement.
- Must have valid DL
- Pre-employment drug screening
- Full time / Year around position
- Paid holidays, paid vacation and benefit options
- Paid training and paid ISA CEU's
Please visit our website to apply https://familytreecarellc.com/employment.php
We are currently hiring Plant Health Care Technicians to join our team.
Family Tree Care LLC is an EEO looking for outgoing people who are interested in the field of arborculture with a willingness to learn and an opportunity for advancement.
- 3O chemical license
- Must have valid DL
- Pre-employment drug screening
- Full time / Year around position
- Paid holidays, paid vacation and benefit options
- Paid training and paid ISA CEU's
Please visit our website to apply https://familytreecarellc.com/employment.php
