Tree Climber/Bucket Truck Operator

Haverford Township • Havertown, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our hardworking Public Works team and help keep our Township safe, beautiful, and resilient—rain or shine! As a Tree Climber/Operator, you’ll be responsible for trimming and removing trees along public streets and property, operating specialized vehicles like bucket trucks, dump trucks, and snowplows. This is an all-weather, hands-on role that blends skilled equipment operation with physical outdoor work. You’ll work both independently and as part of a team to maintain Township rights-of-way and respond to seasonal needs. If you're ready to take on the elements and make a visible impact every day, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED or its equivalent, at least two years’ experience in tree work, to include climbing, cutting and trimming. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Applicants must possess and maintain for continued employment a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B
• Working knowledge of best practices in arbor care include safe rigging, knots, ropes and other evolutions.
• Working knowledge of public works equipment, operation and mechanics, and safe tree trimming and removal procedures.
• Must be able to perform heavy manual labor under varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to take and comprehend oral and written instructions.
• Must be willing to update skills and learn new skills as necessary.
• Must attend training sessions as directed.
• Must be able to work well with others.
• Must demonstrate initiative and innovation in achieving results.
• Must adhere to high ethical standards and personal integrity.
• Must use available resources efficiently.
• Must be well organized.
• Must be able to work diplomatically, courteously and professionally with individuals who may be angry, frustrated or upset.

Responsibilities

• Operates saws, trimmers, bucket trucks, chippers and other equipment of moderate complexity for all public works projects: hauls logs, brush and other debris; performs manual labor incidental to the work of operating assigned equipment; services and maintains equipment.
• Assists, as directed, with installation of signs and pavement markings.
• Operates vehicles and equipment for snow and ice control on Township and state roadways; plows Township properties; shovels and salts sidewalks; operates street sweeper, backhoe, boom mower and other equipment; performs emergency highway repairs and responds to other public works related emergencies as required.
• Work responsibilities are variable with periods of extreme activity. Some workdays may be longer than eight hours. Successful applicants will be required to work nights, weekends and holidays during weather and other emergencies. Performs overtime work as requested by supervisor.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools. Other equipment to include but is not limited to: woodchippers, chain saws, string trimmers and portable electric tools.
• Work requires minimal travel for training and other events.
• Works under field conditions with unavoidable exposure to inclement weather and a variety of hazardous conditions such as dust, fumes and dangerous road conditions. Personal protective equipment and safety gear must be utilized by all public works employees.
• Will be required to participate in a variety of training sessions and instructional classes pertaining to public works practices.
• Other public works related duties as assigned from time to time.

What This Job Offers

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