TREE TRIMMER

Job Title : Tree Maintenance Technician

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the care and maintenance of street and park trees, including the climbing and trimming of trees and the operation of related hand and power equipment; and perform related duties as required.

This position typically works a 4 / 10 workweek from 6 : 00am to 4 : 30pm, Monday through Thursday, and must be available to respond to after hours and weekend emergency call outs on the weekends or in the evenings when needed.

Key Responsibilities

Performs skilled high tree trimming from aerial equipment or climbs trees with rope and saddle; performs low trimming from ground or ladder; uses hand and power saws; trims or removes excess, dead, or diseased limbs or branches; operates brush chipper, spray rig, aerial tower, stump cutter, tree mover, backhoe, skip loader, water tanker, and other park maintenance equipment; plants and removes trees; sharpens and maintains equipment; may supervise, lead, and assist a tree crew in the performance of its duties; transplants trees and shrubs; may be assigned to perform other park and facility maintenance duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and experience : One (1) year of skilled, journey-level tree maintenance experience.

Knowledge and skills in : Tools, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance of trees; safety regulations and procedures; common names of common trees; proper methods for using rope and saddle and aerial tower in trimming operations; proper methods for cutting branches and limbs and thinning and elevating a tree; proper methods for planting and transplanting trees and shrubs.

Ability to : Perform heavy and physically demanding work for lengthy and continuous periods of time; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; climb a tree of great height using a rope and saddle or aerial tower; work in trees at heights as high as 60 feet; operate motorized equipment and tools used in tree maintenance in a safe and effective manner; properly use and care for tools, equipment, and materials related to maintenance of trees; keep simple records; establish and maintain effective working relations with others; deal effectively with the public.

Licenses, certifications, or special requirements : Possession of a valid California Commercial Class B driver's license is required within three (3) months after appointment.

Examination Process

Applicants must submit a City application online through the Human Resources Department web page. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City employment application. All applications will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to an oral interview and / or written exams and oral presentations. Successful candidates will be placed on the employment eligible list from which hires may be made. An eligible list is valid for up to one year unless exhausted sooner. The City of National City is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status or disability.