Utility Arborist

The successful candidate, working under general supervision, will prune, shape, and remove trees and vegetation using hand tools, power tools, and other equipment; operate aerial devices; and work safely from elevated platforms.

• Operate aerial devices, brush chippers, and work from elevated platforms.
• Trim, shape and remove trees, including tree trimming in close proximity to high voltage power lines, using gas, hydraulic and power chain saws, rope rigging, other hand tools and equipment.
• Clear and remove limbs, branches, and vegetation in close proximity to high and low voltage power lines, poles and transformers
• Hang banners and other special projects for City departments requiring an aerial device.
• Clean, sharpen and maintain tools and equipment.
• May be called to duty outside regular work hours for both scheduled and emergency work.
• Will be required, on occasion, to climb trees to remove vegetation and prune trees.
• Apply Tree Growth Regulators (TGR's).

• Modern tree trimming methods and safety practices.

• Interact effectively with the public and other employees.
• Skillfully operate an aerial device;
• Operate gas and hydraulic powered saws, trimmers, and edgers;
• Operate chipper and stump removal equipment;
• Work effectively in precarious positions at heights significantly above the ground;
• Perform tree rescue;
• Perform moderate and heavy physical labor, including lifting in excess of 50 pounds.

• Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying; typical education would include a high school diploma or equivalent.

• Typical experience would include two years of line clearance tree trimming experience.

• Must meet Cal/OSHA Title 8 requirements for line clearance tree trimming (18 months experience). Must currently possess and maintain certification as a "Certified Arborist" issued by the International Society of Arboriculture. Possession of the appropriate California driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.
• Must be able to enter and work in confined spaces, participate in the Confined Space Program, and perform confined space rescue.

The examination process may include a written examination, practical exercise, oral board interview, or any combination thereof. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list and may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

• Positive past employment references
• Review of a driver history record
• Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check (applicants 18 or older)
• Passing of a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test

Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating 'Honorable Discharge' from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.

The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER