Description
The City of Jersey City is seeking a Laborer - Groundman for the Department of Public Works, Division of Forestry. Under direction, this candidate will perform all basic duties of a groundman on a tree work crew. In addition, this candidate may operate equipment such as a chipper, skid steer, bobcat, stump grinders, stick saw, and various hand tools for pruning and rigging of trees.
Job Duties:
• Maintains tools and equipment under direction from the supervisor.
• Assists climbers in roping and rigging for tree pruning and removal.
• Operates chainsaws and other cutting equipment on the ground to process wood for removal
• Prunes and removes low limbs under direction
• Drive Forestry vehicles and operate liftgates as needed
• Sets up work site safety and maintains traffic control
• Keeps worksite clear and organized by removing wood as it comes down from the climbers
• Helps spotting other drivers for backing up and dumping
• Loads and offloads wood and logs onto trucks for disposal
• Digs holes using shovels, rakes wood and mulch, as needed
• Assists with tree planting under direction • Installs mulch, watering operations as directed by Supervisor
*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.*
Required Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
Required Experience: One (1) year of experience in manual labor work.
Required License: Appointees must possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.
This is a Civil Service Job, and you must eventually pass and qualify for the applicable Civil Service title.
To apply for this job with the City of Jersey City, please fill out our Employment Application. Please note that this role is subject to the residency requirements set forth by the NJ First Act.
The City of Jersey City is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations relating to anti-discrimination and anti-harassment.