Tree Trimmer; Utilities

Tree Trimmer (Utilities) – City of Fremont

Base pay range: $30.91/hr - $43.50/hr

$30.91 - $43.50

This is skilled manual work clearing rights‑of‑way for conductors by cutting or falling adjacent and overhanging trees and treetops to eliminate storm and short‑circuit hazards. Work involves participating in and occasionally supervising a variety of tasks, often hazardous, such as trimming and removing limbs and branches, and removing dead or diseased trees. Care is exercised to prevent damage to property and power lines.

Work is performed as part of a crew and is reviewed through inspections and public satisfaction. Work may include field planning and maintenance of proper safeguards for subordinates and the public. Limited supervision may be exercised as lead worker of the crew.

• Drives trucks to assigned job sites, secures work area, barricades traffic as needed
• Works as crew leader in the absence of supervisor; assumes supervision and direction of the crew as necessary, planning work and instructing crew members
• Uses an aerial bucket, climbing equipment, log loader, chain saw, and other equipment in trimming, pruning, and removing of tree limbs and dead or diseased trees encroaching on power lines or fallen on power lines
• Pulls brush from trees as they are being trimmed; collects and drags brush to truck; loads brush on truck for removal from site
• Cleans up site after tree removals or trimming
• Carefully plans and executes trimming and removal to minimize the probability of damage to property
• Exercises teamwork as a crew member, monitors clearances, assists in securing and roping down branches, watches and directs traffic as needed, maintains the safety of the public
• Sprays trees with chemicals to prevent new growth; cleans up site after finishing trimming; hauls away branches, logs, and brush
• Responds to emergencies during storms or high winds to remove trees and branches from energized power lines
• May make contact with property owners as needed to explain the trimming to be done, seek approval and resolve concerns and maintain safety of the property
• Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment such as fueling/cleaning, checking oil/fluid levels, lubrications, inspecting tires, etc.
• Performs other work which is consistent with the essential functions of the job
• Operates and maintains brush/tree grinder

• Knowledge of hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in tree trimming.
• Knowledge of tree care and the methods, techniques and specialized equipment used in pruning, spraying, planting and removal of trees.
• Ability to climb trees and work with aerial equipment at varying heights and angles.
• Ability to prune and shape trees without damaging and ruining their symmetry and appearance.
• Ability to work outdoors under varying weather conditions.
• Ability to identify and distinguish high voltage lines from other power lines.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activity, including lifting branches, tree limbs and working in adverse weather conditions.

Graduation from high school or equivalent GED; some experience in tree trimming work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, abilities, and skills.

• Employee must possess and maintain a valid Nebraska Driver's License when operating a vehicle.
• When operating equipment that falls under the Nebraska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) status, the employee is required to possess and maintain the proper license and endorsements as a mandatory condition of employment.

Entry level

Full‑time

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