SENIOR TREE TRIMMER

City of Burbank (CA)•Burbank, CA

62d

About The Position

Under general supervision, to direct a crew and perform a variety of skilled tree maintenance and removal; climb trees and operate aerial devices and other tree maintenance equipment for the purpose of tree and root pruning; and perform related work as required. Directs, trains, and participates in the trimming, pruning, and maintenance of trees on municipal properties, working from the ground, from ladders, in aerial devices, and by climbing trees with the aid of ropes and climbing saddles; uses small and large power equipment and hand tools to cut and trim trees; plants, removes, irrigates, cultivates, applies pesticides, and fertilizes trees and shrubs; supervises the work of tree trimmers who are working on the same assignment; supervises a forestry services crew in supervisor's absence; assists with inspection of trees throughout the City and initiating work orders to trim, spray, or remove trees; may be required to drive a light or heavy-duty truck and/or operate a crane truck; operates stump remover, root cutters, spray rig, brush chippers, and skip loader and attachments; cuts and removes concrete; makes minor repairs to irrigation systems; ensures safety of property and persons by placing or directing to be placed warning devices and other safety apparatus at job sites; prepares and maintains various written reports; may be required to perform additional functions including, but not limited to, landscape maintenance of parks and other municipal properties; drives on City business.

Requirements

Knowledge of the characteristics of shade and ornamental trees used in the urban forest
Knowledge of the methods and equipment used in planting, bracing, spraying, injecting, pruning, trimming, and removing trees and shrubs
Knowledge of spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and leadership
Skill in using power saws, shears, axes, pruning tools, ladders, aerial devices, and other standard tree trimming tools and equipment
Skill in operating modern computers and related computer software
Skill in training others in assigned duties and fostering a teamwork environment
Ability to observe and ensure safe practices and procedures
Ability to perform heavy manual labor
Ability to climb trees using appropriate equipment
Ability to operate an aerial device
Ability to follow and give written and oral directions
Ability to learn, comprehend, and apply department policies and regulations
Ability to safely drive a light or heavy-duty truck
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain records and prepare written reports
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public
Ability to work holidays, weekends, after hours, and outdoors in a variety of weather conditions while exposed to the elements
Two years of recent paid full-time experience in general tree maintenance work, including tree trimming and tree climbing, landscape maintenance, horticulture, or related work
At least 18 years of age at time of appointment
Possess and maintain physical condition required to perform essential functions of the classification which include the physical ability to: lift, pull, lower, and carry considerable amounts of weight (for weight in excess of 50 pounds, tools or other appropriate assistance are recommended to perform the function); bend in all directions; climb ladders; stoop; kneel; reach; twist; squeeze with arms and hands; stand for extended periods of time
A valid California Class "B" driver's license or equivalent and certification as a Certified Tree Worker by the International Society of Arboriculture are required at time of appointment
A valid California Class "A" driver's license or equivalent is required within one year of appointment
A crane certification may be required based on job assignment
All required licenses and certificates must be maintained throughout employment in this classification

Nice To Haves

A valid California Class "A" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

Directs, trains, and participates in the trimming, pruning, and maintenance of trees on municipal properties, working from the ground, from ladders, in aerial devices, and by climbing trees with the aid of ropes and climbing saddles
Uses small and large power equipment and hand tools to cut and trim trees
Plants, removes, irrigates, cultivates, applies pesticides, and fertilizes trees and shrubs
Supervises the work of tree trimmers who are working on the same assignment
Supervises a forestry services crew in supervisor's absence
Assists with inspection of trees throughout the City and initiating work orders to trim, spray, or remove trees
May be required to drive a light or heavy-duty truck and/or operate a crane truck
Operates stump remover, root cutters, spray rig, brush chippers, and skip loader and attachments
Cuts and removes concrete
Makes minor repairs to irrigation systems
Ensures safety of property and persons by placing or directing to be placed warning devices and other safety apparatus at job sites
Prepares and maintains various written reports
May be required to perform additional functions including, but not limited to, landscape maintenance of parks and other municipal properties
Drives on City business.