Sr. Arborist
City of Fort Worth
$20 - $25 / hour
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Description
Pay Range: $19.74 - $24.67 hourly | $41,050 - $51,313 annual compensation
Job Posting Closing on: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 📅
This position may qualify for a $2,000 Sign-On Incentive: 50% paid on the completion of first pay period, 50% paid after 6 months of employment.
Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 6:30am – 3pm, ability to work a nontraditional schedule on some nights and weekends.
Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!
The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. 🌆
A Senior Arborist position is available with the City of Fort Worth Park & Recreation Department – Forestry Section. The Parks & Recreation Department maintains nearly 300 parks and public spaces citywide as well as provides recreational activities and educational programming that makes Fort Worth a great place to live, work and play. Fort Worth also has one of the most respected municipal forestry programs in the state and is recognized as the oldest Tree City USA in Texas.
The role of the selected candidate includes assisting and/or filling-in for crew leaders to perform essential functions in the overall care and maintenance of trees and monitoring crew performance. The position will also ensure the maintenance of a safe working environment for fellow employees and the general public when addressing tree hazards. The selected candidate may also be utilized to interpret landscape plans, verify tree surveys and ensure compliance with proper pruning and planting standards.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma/GED
- Three (3) years of responsible experience in field construction, tree maintenance, tree climbing, or other operational activities related to Forestry area.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-B)
Preferred Qualifications:
- ISA Certified Arborist
The Senior Arborist job responsibilities include:
- Proper pruning and removal of limbs, trees and stumps in a safe and efficient manner
- Knowledge and experience operating equipment used in tree pruning and removals
- Identification of occupational hazards and ability to instruct based on standard safety practices
- Training, monitoring and evaluation of subordinate staff
- Operating and troubleshooting forestry-related equipment (chainsaws, blowers, chippers, bucket trucks, etc.)
- Expertise in using assigned equipment and safety devices
- Ability to work in trees at extreme heights using aerial lifts, elevated platforms and using rope and saddle methods
- Comprehension and interpretation of landscape plan sets and tree surveys
- Inspecting completed tree work ensuring compliance to proper standards and specifications
- Participating in job site cleanup (raking, sweeping, shoveling debris); feeding brush and logs into a chipper
- Other duties as assigned to support the overall function of the Forestry Section
Working Conditions and Physical Demand
Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations and workspace restrictions.
Medium work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Apply Now! Come be part of something special in Fort Worth. 🌟
Conditions of Employment
The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.
The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.
Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.
Benefits
- health insurance
- paid time off
- professional development
About this role
Fort Worth's Park & Recreation Department is seeking a Senior Arborist to support its respected municipal forestry program, one of the oldest and most recognized in Texas. You'd work Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 3pm (with occasional evening and weekend shifts), performing hands-on tree care and maintenance across nearly 300 parks and public spaces serving over a million residents. The role involves pruning and removing trees and stumps safely, operating specialized equipment like bucket trucks and chainsaws, identifying hazards, and training crew members. You may also interpret landscape plans, verify tree surveys, and inspect completed work to ensure compliance with industry standards.
The position requires a high school diploma, three years of field experience in tree maintenance or forestry operations, a valid driver's license, and a Texas CDL-B. An ISA Certified Arborist credential is preferred. You'll need to be comfortable working at heights using aerial lifts and rope methods, handling medium physical demands (lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally), and working in challenging conditions including extreme temperatures, chemicals, and intense noise.
The City offers competitive benefits including 11 paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, a pension plan, and professional development opportunities. The salary range is $19.74 to $24.67 per hour ($41,050–$51,313 annually), with a potential $2,000 sign-on incentive. This role suits experienced arborists ready to contribute to a growing city's commitment to urban forestry and public safety.
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