Arborist Crew Leader

Arborist Crew Leader

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of : Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-funded general employees retirement plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
• Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Trees don't just grow tall on their own; they thrive because of skilled hands and thoughtful care. We're looking for someone who sees a tree not just as bark and leaves, but as a living piece of the community. As our Arborist Crew Leader, you'll guide a team like a conductor leading an orchestra, making sure every branch, root, and rope climb hits the right note.

This role is about more than chainsaws and safety harnesses. It's about growing people as much as trees. You'll train and mentor your crew, keep operations running smoothly, and ensure our city's green canopy remains healthy and strong. One day you might be climbing high into the canopy, the next you're on the ground leading storm response or troubleshooting equipment. No two days are ever the same for tasks, unless, of course, you are talking about the satisfaction of leaving things better than you found them.

If you've got the leadership chops, a passion for preserving the urban forest, and the ability to balance people, projects, and pruning shears, this could be your next great climb.

Minimum Qualifications & Working Conditions

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For Veterans preference : Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application. The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References : As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.