Tree Trimmer

This recruitment is to establish an eligibility list for a current vacancy.

Positions in the class of Tree Trimmer perform –the working level class in tree maintenance operations. Individuals initially perform manual labor and tree trimming work involved in trimming, planting, cultivating, maintaining, and removing trees and as assigned

Based upon screening of the City application, résumé, and responses to supplemental questions, applicants whose qualifications best meet the requirements of the position will be invited to the examination process. This process may include but is not limited to, panel interview, which consists of an evaluation of some of the essential knowledge, skills, abilities, and job-related experience listed below. Those candidates who pass the examination process are placed on an eligibility list from which the final selection will be made.

As authorized by City policy, applicants being considered for hire in this position are subject to fingerprinting for purposes of investigating criminal history background, as part of the employment screening process. Appointment is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination (based upon job-related physical standards) by a City-designated physician.

Failure in any one part of the examination or selection processes will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.

• Provides and helpfully interact with co-workers, supervisors, and everyone encountered.
• Provides good customer service to all individuals contacted in the course of work in a courteous and respectful manner.
• Trims or removes excess, dead or diseased limbs or branches from trees and shrubbery using powered and hand saws and pole pruners.
• Plants and/or removes trees and shrubbery.
• Performs tree surgery work.
• In conformance with safety regulations, lowers cut limbs and branches by slings or lines.
• Picks up trimmings and loads them into a chipping machine or truck.
• Operates and performs trimming work from the hydraulic boom.
• Operates chipping machine.
• Cultivates soil, places stakes and digs holes to aid tree growth and maintenance.
• Cleans vehicles.
• Maintains and sharpens tools and equipment.
• Places cones, road blocks and flags to safely mark off job site.
• Performs spraying of herbicides and pesticides.
• Adheres to the guidance of supervisors, lead workers, and other authorized personnel overseeing tasks.
• Demonstrates sound judgment to ensure safety, continuously remain productive in completing assigned tasks to best benefit the City, and adeptly manage any arising issues.
• Operates City vehicles.
• Learns to clear around high voltage electrical lines.
• Promptly adapt to shifting priorities.
• Comprehend, retain, and execute precise job instructions.
• Communicate proficiently verbally.
• Meets designated deadlines.
• Performs other related work as required.

If you are unable to perform the essential functions of the position for which you are applying, either with or without reasonable accommodation, please notify Human Resources at .

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position. The typical qualifying entrance background is at least one to two years of experience trimming, cultivating, and caring for trees, including some experience in trimming work at considerable heights above the ground.

Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver's License, which shall at a minimum be Commercial Class B with tanker endorsement. Employee shall obtain such required license within six (6) months of beginning work in the…