Provisional to Permanent Arborist Technician (3434) - Citywide (160007)

Provisional To Permanent Arborist Technician

Under general supervision, 3434 Arborist Technician performs duties involving the maintenance and removal of trees and other vegetation and performs related duties as required. The essential functions of this class include climbing up trees and / or using aerial lift equipment to reach dead, damaged or unwanted limbs or tree tops for removal and pruning, or for purposes of complete tree removal; performing various types of rigging with cranes, skitters, tractors and other heavy equipment; preparing brush for disposal, operating chipper and driving aerial lift equipment vehicles, heavy loader trucks or other required vehicles. Nature of the work involves exposure to a high risk of physical injury to the employee and constant vigilance to public safety. Positions in this job code require considerable physical demands, manual dexterity with frequent exposure to arduous and disagreeable working conditions, including inclement weather.

The essential duties include but are not limited to the following :

• Assesses and evaluates condition of trees and other vegetation; maintains tree inventories.
• Climbs trees and removes dead, diseased or otherwise damaged or unwanted limbs or tree tops; prunes, fells and cuts up trees; piles trimmings for pick up and disposal.
• Performs various types of rigging in connection with this work; operates chain and hand saws, aerial ladder truck, chipper, and other equipment.
• Drives heavy equipment; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. Minimum Qualifications :

Special Requirements : Special qualifications including specialized knowledge, abilities, education, experience, or license may be established for individual positions.

Selection Procedures : Job Application - Applicants must fully complete the job application. Information from resumes does not substitute for the information on the job application or preliminary questionnaire.

Preliminary Questionnaire Training and Experience Assessment (100% Weight) - During the application process, applicants will be prompted to complete a Preliminary Questionnaire as part of the online employment process. Please answer the Preliminary Questionnaire carefully and thoroughly. It will serve as the Training and Experience Assessment for this recruitment and will be used to determine your eligibility for this recruitment as well as your score and rank on the eligible list.