Forestry Maintenance Positions, Seasonal
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City of Moorhead, MN is hiring a Forestry Maintenance Positions, Seasonal. The City of Moorhead is hiring seasonal part‑time and full‑time temporary forestry maintenance staff to keep the community clean, perform brush pick‑up, tree planting, watering, removal, pruning, and other maintenance tasks while working outdoors Monday‑Friday with occasional weekends.
Key focus areas include Assist forestry staff with daily maintenance tasks including residential brush pick‑up and chipping, Plant and water trees, and perform tree removal and pruning, and Operate pickups, one‑ton trucks, and other equipment as directed.
Important skills include Residential Brush Pick‑Up, Brush Chipping, Tree Planting, Tree Watering, Tree Removal, and Tree Pruning.
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Forestry Maintenance Positions, Seasonal
Summary
Title: Forestry Maintenance Positions, Seasonal
ID: 2026Forestwinterseas
Status: Temporary, Seasonal
Department: Public Works
Salary Range: $16.00 to $19.50
Deadline To Apply: Open Until Filled
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Description
The City of Moorhead is accepting applications for seasonal part-time and full-time temporary Forestry positions in the Public Works Department.
Seasonal Forestry Maintenance ($16.00-$18.00)
Help keep our community clean while enjoying the great outdoors! Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm, some weekends may be required. Assist forestry staff with daily maintenance tasks including; residential brush pick-up and chipping, planting and watering trees, tree removal, and tree pruning. Will be expected to work in other maintenance areas as directed. Must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver’s license, and be able to operate pickup, one-tons, and a variety of other equipment. Approximately mid-April to November.
Seasonal Forestry Chipping Operator ($17.50-$19.50)
Performs various forestry duties specifically brush chipping operations for the curbside brush pickup service. Assist forestry staff and other divisions with maintenance tasks when directed. Must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver’s license. Ability to operate pickups, large trucks, trailers and a variety of other equipment. Work hours 7:00am – 3:30pm Monday through Friday from approximately April up to November, some weekends may be required.
Enjoy these perks working for the City:
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Positive, friendly and team-oriented culture
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Flexibility to support work-life balance
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Ability to make a difference in our community
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On-going training and career development
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And, so much more
The City provides temporary/seasonal employees Earned Sick and Safe Leave (ESST) according to MN Statute 181.9445 to 181.9448. Employees may also be eligible for Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) benefits per eligibility based on MN State Statute Chapter 353.
The City of Moorhead is an equal opportunity employer and a proud employer located in the metropolitan region of Fargo-Moorhead
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