Tree Pruner - Region

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NYS Department of Transportation provided pay range

$60,143.00/yr - $60,143.00/yr

• Prunes/trims branches using climbing equipment, rigs ropes and tackle for self, tools, and for limb or tree removal
• Cuts down trees using chain or hand saws
• Operates Aerial Boom trucks, chippers and stump grinders
• Maintains equipment
• Performs snow and ice control duties, including operating a large dump truck with plow and salt spreader
• Has climbing and tree removal experience
• Responds to emergency call-outs within one hour during inclement weather, including snow and ice conditions
• May serve a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations

• Six months of experience climbing and pruning trees AND must meet physical and medical standards*
• Must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated, when required to operate motor vehicles
• If you meet both of the following, you may be eligible to bypass the pre-employment physical: a valid CDL A or B AND a current (less than 2 years old) CDL Medical Certificate (MCSA 5876) that meets specific criteria which will be discussed at the time of interview
• Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment. Cannabis use will be tested for during the pre‑employment screening process and may be the basis for disqualification for employment or may be a basis for removal from employment

The starting salary for the Tree Pruner is $60,143. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $49,743 with an additional geographic pay differential of $10,400, specific to this title and location. There is also an additional location pay differential of $4,000, specific to this title and location.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Entry level

Full‑time

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Civil Engineering