Sr. Arborist

<p><strong>Pay Range:</strong> $19.74 - $24.67 hourly | $41,050 - $51,313 annual compensation</p> <p><strong>Job Posting Closing on: </strong>Wednesday, November 18, 2026<strong> </strong><strong>📅</strong></p> <p><strong>This position may qualify for a $2,000 Sign-On Incentive:&nbsp;50% paid on the completion of first pay period, 50% paid after 6 months of employment.</strong></p> <p><strong>Workdays &amp; Hours:</strong> Monday – Friday 6:30am – 3pm, ability to work a nontraditional schedule on some nights and weekends. &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Benefits for this position include: </strong>11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. <a href="https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:a06210ee-39cc-4629-bc13-64a483fea159">Find Out More!</a></p> <p>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. 🌆</p> <p>A Senior Arborist position is available with the City of Fort Worth Park &amp; Recreation Department – Forestry Section. The Parks &amp; 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>&nbsp; <strong>Minimum Qualifications:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>High School diploma/GED</li> <li>Three (3)&nbsp; years of responsible experience in field construction, tree maintenance, tree climbing, or other operational activities related to Forestry area.</li> <li>Valid Driver’s License</li> <li>Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-B)</li> </ul> <p><strong>&nbsp;Preferred Qualifications:&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>ISA Certified Arborist</li> </ul> <p><s