Tree Trimmer I/II
About The Position
The City of Carlsbad is seeking a Tree Trimmer I/II to participate in tree pruning, removal, and related duties, and to respond to emergency situations involving public and private trees. The City of Carlsbad is an ideal location with a great climate, beautiful beaches, and abundant natural open space. The city is committed to hiring and developing motivated, productive, and talented employees who provide services and enhance our quality of life. The Parks and Recreation Department is the steward of approximately 450 acres of parkland and maintains approximately 40 linear miles of recreational trails. The department has a robust Capital Improvement Program. This role involves providing exemplary customer service, participating in tree trimming, removal, and pruning services, chipping tree clippings, cleaning work sites, and setting up and removing traffic and pedestrian safety devices. The position requires maintaining and caring for street and park trees to ensure public safety, trimming trees to keep streets and sidewalks clear, clearing branches from stop signs and lights, cutting back heavy limbs, removing dead trees and fallen limbs, and preserving hardscapes by removing overgrown roots. The role also involves operating various equipment, ensuring adherence to safe work practices, responding to emergency situations, and assisting in planting trees.
Requirements
- Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade
- Tree Trimmer I: Basic methods and techniques of tree climbing, pruning, removal and planting
- Tree Trimmer I: Basic care, operation, and maintenance of a variety of mechanical equipment and power tools used in assigned work
- Tree Trimmer II: In addition to the qualifications for Tree Trimmer I: Methods and techniques of tree pruning, removal and planting
- Tree Trimmer II: In addition to the qualifications for Tree Trimmer I: Care, operation, and maintenance of a variety of mechanical equipment and power tools used in assigned work
- Tree Trimmer II: In addition to the qualifications for Tree Trimmer I: Occupational hazards and adhere to standard safety practices
- Tree Trimmer I: Learn occupational hazards and standard safety practices
- Tree Trimmer I: Learn to observe possible safety hazards and react accordingly
- Tree Trimmer I: Learn to operate a variety of mechanical equipment and power tools in a safe and effective manner
- Tree Trimmer I: Perform tree climbing, trimming, removal, and pruning activities
- Tree Trimmer I: Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions
- Tree Trimmer I: Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Tree Trimmer I: Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
- Tree Trimmer I: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Tree Trimmer I: Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following: Walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time Operating assigned equipment Climbing Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for: Making observations Communicating with others Reading and writing Operating assigned equipment and vehicles
- Tree Trimmer II: In addition to the qualifications for Tree Trimmer I: Observe possible safety hazards and react accordingly
- Tree Trimmer II: In addition to the qualifications for Tree Trimmer I: Operate a variety of mechanical equipment and power tools in a safe and effective manner
- Tree Trimmer II: In addition to the qualifications for Tree Trimmer I: Demonstrate competency working in trees through climbing
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within six months of appointment, a valid Class A or B Driver's License
Nice To Haves
- Course work and training related to tree care is desirable
- Tree Trimmer I: One year of tree trimming experience is desirable
- Tree Trimmer II: Two years of tree trimming experience is desirable
- Class A license and airbrake endorsement are preferred
Responsibilities
- Participate in tree trimming, removal, and pruning services
- Chip tree clippings as needed
- Clean work sites
- Set-up and remove traffic and pedestrian safety devices as needed
- Maintain and care for street and park trees to ensure public safety
- Trim and prune trees to keep streets and sidewalks clear
- Clear tree branches from blocked stop signs and stop lights
- Cut back heavy limbs
- Remove dead trees and fallen limbs
- Remove overgrown roots to preserve hardscapes
- Operate a variety of equipment used in the trimming, removal, and pruning of trees including a chain saw, stump grinder, brush chipper, loader, aerial lift, and a variety of hand tools
- Ensure the adherence to safe work practices and procedures
- Respond to emergency situations
- Assist in planting trees
- Perform tree related duties and responsibilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
