Forestry Foreman (DPW)

Job Description

Join the town of Saugus DPW Team!

Now Hiring: Full-Time Forestry Foreman

The town of Saugus is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to fill the role of Forestry Foreman in our department of Public Works. This is a full-time, benefited position ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in maintaining and improving public infrastructure. This position is responsible for supervising and performing a variety of skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair and care of town trees and shrubbery. Must be available for emergency services twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days of the year.

What You’ll Do:

• Supervise the operations of the Forestry Division by planning, assigning and scheduling the daily work of employees.
• Supervise and assists with the removal of bee hives.
• Perform maintenance work such as preventing/repairing limb and trunk fractures by wiring or placing tree rods as needed; trimming, shaping and cutting trees and shrubbery; grinding of stumps and roots where needed.
• Delegate and perform the operation of power saws, brush clipper, spray equipment, and other miscellaneous tools and equipment.
• Enforce safety regulations and inspects the operation of construction equipment required on projects supervised.
• Prepare oral and written reports for review of the General Foreman and Public Works Director.

Qualifications:

Associate’s degree or equivalent two-year college or technical school; Class B CDL preferred, or ability to obtain within one year, hoisting license, Massachusetts Driver license required.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Ability to operate and maintain Forestry division equipment including bucket truck and various small pieces of equipment. Ability to climb trees; knowledge of the various types of trees, shrubs and plant life as well as their proper planting cycles and fertilization.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week

Hiring Range: $69,896.54 – $76,319.29 annually.

Benefits: Excellent package including health insurance (90/10 split), town retirement plan, and paid time off.

Apply now: Please e-mail all cover letters/resumes to Human Resources Manager, Shalini Malik at [email protected].

The town of Saugus is an equal opportunity employer. Federal Law forbids discrimination based on race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, gender orientation or disability.