Tree Trimmer

Job Description - Tree Trimmer (2400013H)

Tree Trimmer - (2400013H)

Description

Position Grade: 10G
Department: Forestry Division
Job Type: Full-Time (Permanent)
Examination Number: EX1278
Location: St. Louis, MO

Hiring Incentive: The incentive shall be in the amount of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1500.00). The hiring incentive will be paid (if funds are available) by the Department/Division which appoints the applicant. The hiring incentive is not available to current City employees.

• Identifies trees for removal and maintenance.
• Prunes, trims and cuts trees to remove and maintain tree health using chain saws, pruners, hand saws, aerial lift truck and other equipment.
• Climbs trees using climbing spikes and ladders.
• Lowers cut limbs with ropes.
• Rakes, sweeps and loads tree debris and hauls from site using dump truck.
• Inspects vehicles and equipment prior to use. Plants trees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Data Utilization:
  Requires the ability to compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data and information according to a prescribed scheme or plan.
• Human Interaction:
  Requires the ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others within well-established policies, procedures and standards. Ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple requests from others.
• Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Use:
  Requires the ability to operate equipment and machinery requiring monitoring multiple conditions and making multiple, complex and rapid adjustments, such as aerial lift truck, chain saw, hand saws, hydraulic pruner, ladders, loaders, dump truck, chippers and tractors. Ability to repair complex equipment and machinery.
• Verbal Aptitude:
  Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference data and information such as production orders, operating instructions, schedules and safety regulations.
• Mathematical Aptitude:
  Requires the ability to perform addition and subtraction.
• Functional Reasoning:
  Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objective.
• Situational Reasoning:
  Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving a variety of generally pre-defined duties that may be subject to frequent change.
• Environmental Factors:
  Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, falling trees and traffic hazards.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Requires the ability to lift up to one hundred pounds; push and pull objects over one hundred pounds (100) to assist with tree maintenance and removal. Requires the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, bend and twist to perform work procedures.
• Sensory Requirements:
  Requires the ability to recognize and identify similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes and sounds associated with job‑related objects, materials and tasks to clearly distinguish objects, detect diseased trees and communicate with co‑workers and supervisors.

• Must be available to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Candidates must be available for 24-hour snow call, emergency windstorm call and overtime.

One year of recent full‑time paid experience in the operation of manual and power tools, ropes and other tools used in planting, pruning, trimming and removing trees and stumps.

Must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of filing application and be able to present it upon request. Incumbents must possess and maintain a valid Missouri Commercial Driver’s License (Class A or

B) while employed by the City of St. Louis. Candidates that do not have a Missouri Commercial Driver’s License (Class A or

B) at the time of hire must obtain said license as a condition of successfully…