Tree Maintenance Technician/Equipment Operator I

City of Stuart • Stuart, FL

86d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Public Works Director or Team Leader III, the incumbent in this specialized position will operate a bucket truck with a 65’ vertical boom to trim trees and vegetation with chainsaws and other tools (approximately 70% of the time). The incumbent also operates a variety of light and moderately heavy equipment, automotive vehicles, and tools in the maintenance of grounds, streets and other property throughout the city (approximately 30% of the time). This is a safety-sensitive position requiring screening for illegal substance and alcohol use. Work is reviewed through observation upon work completion for compliance with work orders and established policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• one (1) year experience in semi-skilled or skilled labor
• supplemented by one (1) year of experience using chainsaws and pole saws
• using and operating moderately heavy vehicles and light to heavy equipment.
• One (1) year of experience pruning vegetation and trees using chainsaws in a boom lift required.
• Must have valid FL CDL, Class "B".

Responsibilities

• Operates aerial lifts and chainsaws to maintain trees, enhance their health and appearance, and ensure safety; prunes, shapes, and trims trees; removes dead or diseased branches and clears debris; uses handsaws, pruning hooks, shears, and clippers.
• Trims vegetation in various parks throughout the city.
• Operates mowers, trimmers, and edgers in the maintenance of city parks; operates a variety of power and hand tools including shovels, rakes, pokers, all size chainsaws, and paint machines.
• Operates a wide range of vehicles including but not limited to, front loaders, backhoes, bush hogs, trucks, trailers, tractors, bucket truck, dump truck, and genie lift.
• Picks up debris and deceased animals from city streets in order to maintain the cleanliness of public areas.

What This Job Offers

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