Tree Trimmer

* Open to SEIU hourly members and the public*

SEIU Hourly members must apply within the first 14 days of this posting to be considered as an in-house candidate. Any applications received after the first 14 days will be considered with applications from the public.

Applications will be screened. Those qualified will be invited to participate in a performance test and an oral interview. Applicants must successfully pass each of the selection processes by 70% or better to proceed in the process.

This posting is subject to close after 14 days

This is skilled work in the planting, maintenance and removal of trees and shrubs performed under supervision. Assists with other duties seasonally including road salting, snow plowing, brush removal, compost operations, recycle/yard waste, pothole and asphalt and concrete street repairs.

Responsibilities include:

• Works from an aerial lift to trim dead, broken, misshapen or undesired branches.
• Removes dead, diseased or dangerous trees.
• Operates trucks, saws, brush chipper, stump remover, hi-ranger, and other mechanical equipment necessary in the performance of duties.
• Plants trees and shrubbery and maintains newly planted trees and shrubbery.
• May spray trees and shrubs in efforts to prevent disease or insect infestation.
• Repairs and maintains handsaws, chain saws and other tools.
• Counsels the public in efforts to prevent and combat tree diseases.
• Assists with plowing and salting of roads in times of heavy snowfall.
• Assists with street sweeping, crack filling, pothole patching and asphalt and concrete street repairs.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum two years’ experience in tree trimming and tree removal in an urban environment preferred.
• Ability to operate saws, chippers, trucks with aerial lift booms, and related mechanical equipment.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Laborer or Equipment Operator; or equivalent work experience.
• Willing to work at various heights of 30 feet or more from an aerial lift.
• Willingness to work out of doors in all types of weather.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public regarding information of a technical nature related to trees.
• Must have and maintain a valid State of Michigan Class B CDL with an air brakes endorsement.

Working Conditions:

• Works at various heights in aerial boom.
• Works out of doors in all types of weather.
• Must be in good physical condition and able to lift at least 100 pounds.
• Responds to storm emergencies during evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed.
• Must be physically able to perform all duties of this classification.
• Must be willing to work overtime on weekends, holidays, and on regular workdays for snow and ice control activities and other emergencies, and the operation of the convenience station.