Tree Trimmer III

Job Summary

Performs responsible, semiskilled work trimming and removing trees and limbs near energized electric lines. Collects tree debris for removal and operates a chipper machine. Drives vehicles to work sites. Does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

• Designs/review/implements forestry projects
• Evaluates and interprets analysis of data collection
• Assesses health of urban forests and/or effectiveness of current management practices
• Acts as lead tree trimmer and supervises, trains, develops, coaches/mentors’ staff and coordinates and monitors assignments
• Trimming and removing trees and limbs near energized electric lines; operating equipment; loading trees, brush, and logs.
• Operates ariel lift bucket truck trimming and removing trees and limbs near energized electric conductors.
• Climbs trees and trims near or in energized conductors using ropes and hand lines.
• Assists other departments and citizens in the removal of large trees near homes and buildings.
• Using brush chippers, stump grinders, and other large equipment
• Providing emergency tree services as requires
• Removal of trees with specific equipment and machinery
• Providing maintenance of traffic on high volume roadways
• Evaluates quality assurance, code compliance, maintenance and sustainability
• Operates digger and crane truck when required.
• Pruning of trees aloft using a bucket truck, or rope and saddle
• Pruning trees from the ground using a variety of hand and power tools
• Providing other tree maintenance as required
• Prunes and maintains trees in accordance with national and local standards to support the City of Bartow Electric grid
• Responds to customer questions or complaints or forwards to supervisor
• Places traffic control signs and flags at job site.
• Mixes chemicals to proper proportions for spraying to protect desirable vegetation.
• Applies herbicide to stumps and small trees.
• Loads and unloads logs, brush and debris and feeds into chipper.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly.
• Trims trees and brush from the ground.
• Drives trucks as needed.
• Performs related tasks as required.

• Designs/review/implements forestry projects
• Evaluates and interprets analysis of data collection
• Assesses health of urban forests and/or effectiveness of current management practices
• Acts as lead tree trimmer and supervises, trains, develops, coaches/mentors’ staff and coordinates and monitors assignments
• Trimming and removing trees and limbs near energized electric lines; operating equipment; loading trees, brush, and logs.
• Operates ariel lift bucket truck trimming and removing trees and limbs near energized electric conductors.
• Climbs trees and trims near or in energized conductors using ropes and hand lines.
• Assists other departments and citizens in the removal of large trees near homes and buildings.
• Using brush chippers, stump grinders, and other large equipment
• Providing emergency tree services as requires
• Removal of trees with specific equipment and machinery
• Providing maintenance of traffic on high volume roadways
• Evaluates quality assurance, code compliance, maintenance and sustainability
• Operates digger and crane truck when required.
• Pruning of trees aloft using a bucket truck, or rope and saddle
• Pruning trees from the ground using a variety of hand and power tools
• Providing other tree maintenance as required
• Prunes and maintains trees in accordance with national and local standards to support the City of Bartow Electric grid
• Responds to customer questions or complaints or forwards to supervisor
• Places traffic control signs and flags at job site.
• Mixes chemicals to proper proportions for spraying to protect desirable vegetation.
• Applies herbicide to stumps and small trees.
• Loads and unloads logs, brush and debris and feeds…