Senior Tree Trimmer

County of Monterey•Salinas, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the incumbent acts as the lead worker and performs skilled work of widely varying difficulty in the climbing, trimming, and removal of trees. The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of methods, procedures, tools and equipment used in climbing, trimming and removing trees.
Thorough knowledge of safety methods used when trimming around power lines, structures and populated areas and CAL-OSHA safety standards as they relate to this position.
Thorough knowledge of rope knots commonly used in tree work such as Bowline, Running Bowline, Timber Hitch, Clove Hitch with Half Hitch, Repelling Knot (Monkey Fist).
Thorough knowledge of characteristics of trees common to the area in order to estimate the health of trees.
Some knowledge of basic math sufficient to keep timecards and service records and to take measurements.
Skill and ability to plan, assign, train, direct and evaluate the work of others.
Skillfully and safely climb, trim and fell trees.
Safely operate tools and equipment used in tree work such as chainsaws, pruners, aerial bucket, chipper, etc.
Perform heavy manual labor.
Read maps.
Read and write English at a level sufficient to follow oral and written instructions and to complete basic time and equipment records.
Develop and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Maintain good public relations.
At least three years of experience performing duties equivalent to that of a Tree Trimmer in Monterey County.

Responsibilities

Climbs, trims, tops and falls trees.
Operates large and small chainsaws, aerial bucket, hydraulic pruners; maneuvers climbing gear.
Coordinates tree work to be done throughout the County with Road District Superintendents.
Rigs ropes in trees and determines placement of ropes for easiest and safest removal of limbs; ties special knots used for climbing and removal of limbs.
Determines limbs to be removed or trimming to be done in order to have a well trimmed and balanced tree.
Sets up job sites and assures proper safety precautions are taken; sets up barricades; flags traffic.