Maintenance Worker II (Tree Crew)

Utilities Maintenance Worker

This is manual work involving limited skills in various maintenance and construction tasks throughout the City. Employee performs work of heavy manual nature, which does not require a high degree of manipulative skill; however, as work experience is gained, employees may be assigned to somewhat more difficult tasks of a semiskilled nature. Work is closely supervised and employee receives specific work instructions at the beginning of each new job; however, constant supervision is not necessary for routine and repetitive tasks, which can be carried on without difficulty once they are learned. Work frequently includes the performance of heavy lifting and other strenuous tasks. Work is performed under the immediate direction of the supervisor and / or other delegated authority.

Examples of Duties

Essential job functions include :

• Trimming trees for clearance of overhead utility wires / street lighting and to protect park patrons from injury.
• Cutting away dead, obstructive, or excess branches from trees and shrubbery.
• Climbing trees, using ladders; using gas and hydraulic power chain saws and pruning poles, shears, and other cutting implements to remove branches that are broken, dead, or intruding upon probate properties.
• Removing fallen trees from roadways and park areas; trimming branches to preserve visibility of traffic control devices and to improve landscape appearance.
• Operating, servicing and maintaining power saws and other machinery and equipment; cleaning equipment; and making minor adjustments to motors.
• Operating wood chippers and stump grinders.
• Installing temporary traffic control for safety.
• Sweeping walks; removing refuse and paper from grounds and buildings.
• Digging and cleaning ditches and trenches; leveling dirt and asphalt; driving stakes; and breaking up rocks and concrete.
• Loading and unloading heavy materials and tools from trucks and vans; moving or aiding in moving heavy boxes or equipment and large, bulky objects; and cleaning / washing vehicles.
• Receiving job training in semi-skilled and skilled trades.
• Following safe work practices to eliminate & mitigate hazardous conditions & behaviors at the work environment.
• Promoting a culture of safety within the organization.
• Performing related work as required.

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