Line Clearance Apprentice or Arborist

City of Provo • Provo, UT

5d • $24 - $37

About The Position

Provo City is looking for a full-time Line Clearance Apprentice or Arborist to provide skilled power line tree clearance work in support of Provo City’s utility and street tree maintenance programs. This position includes working around power lines to clear trees and other debris as well as other general maintenance duties. Qualified applicants interested in performing this work for Provo City are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Apprentice
• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• A valid, lawful Commercial Driver License.
• One year of experience as a tree trimmer.
• Flagger Training Certification.
• Registration as a Tree Trimmer Apprentice (Line Clear) with the Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship USA program.
• Line Clearance Arborist
• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• A valid, lawful Commercial Driver License.
• Two years of experience as a power line clearance tree trimmer.
• Flagger Training Certification.
• Completion of a Tree Trimmer (Line Clear) program with the Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship USA program.

Nice To Haves

• A Utah Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Climb trees using safety devices and harnesses.
• Remove tree limbs and other items that obstruct wires.
• Assist in performing rigging maneuvers with ropes, blocks, slings, and other tools and equipment.
• Provide maintenance care including planting, watering, spraying, sweeping, fertilizing, pruning, and anchoring trees.
• Cable, brace, tie, bolt, stake, and guy trees and branches to provide support.
• Safely operate or assist in operating various power tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Empty various containers into trucks and receptacles.
• Set out flags and cones for work site safety.
• Assist other crew and staff members as needed and perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Provo City offers generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans, including 401k and 401k matching; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; educational assistance; competitive pay; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market.
• Employees also receive great perks: free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena, a Provo Library card, 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course, and others.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED