Tree Trimmer I/II

Carlsbad, City of•Carlsbad, CA

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About The Position

The City of Carlsbad is hiring for its Tree Trimmer I/II series in the department responsible for maintaining parks, open spaces, and recreational trails. The position participates in tree pruning, removal, planting, and related work, and responds to emergencies involving public and private trees. Tree Trimmer I is the entry-level classification, performing routine assignments such as operating a chipper and assisting with tree-trimming activities under immediate supervision. Tree Trimmer II is the full journey-level classification, performing the full range of tree-trimming assignments with general supervision and occasional instruction for new or unusual situations. The work includes regular hazardous conditions and disagreeable environments, including working at height and exposure to noise, dirt, fumes, vibration, heat, cold, wind, and dampness. The position is part of the City's emergency response system and may require periodic work in inclement weather or emergency conditions.

Requirements

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Possess, or be able to obtain within six months of appointment, a valid Class A or Class B driver's license.
Tree Trimmer I: Basic methods and techniques of tree climbing, pruning, removal, and planting; basic care, operation, and maintenance of mechanical equipment and power tools used in the work.
Tree Trimmer I: Ability to learn occupational hazards, standard safety practices, how to identify and react to safety hazards, and safe operation of mechanical equipment and power tools.
Tree Trimmer I: Ability to perform tree climbing, trimming, removal, and pruning; perform manual tasks for extended periods and in unfavorable weather; follow oral and written instructions; communicate clearly; and maintain effective working relationships.
Tree Trimmer II: Knowledge of tree pruning, removal, and planting methods and techniques; care, operation, and maintenance of mechanical equipment and power tools; and occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Tree Trimmer II: Ability to identify and respond to safety hazards, safely operate mechanical equipment and power tools, and demonstrate competency working in trees through climbing.
Ability to maintain physical condition for assigned duties, including walking, standing or sitting for extended periods, operating equipment, and climbing.
Ability to maintain the audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for observations, communication, reading and writing, and operating assigned equipment and vehicles.
Frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing 25–50 pounds; the work also sometimes requires lifting and carrying objects weighing 50–100 pounds, as well as climbing, stooping, crouching, handling, reaching, and crawling.

Nice To Haves

Coursework 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 driver's license and airbrake endorsement are preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide attentive, understanding, responsive, fair, courteous, and respectful customer service and help maintain a positive customer service environment.
Participate in tree pruning and removal, chip branches as needed, and clean work sites.
Set up and remove traffic and pedestrian safety devices as needed.
Maintain street and park trees to help ensure public safety; prune trees to keep streets and sidewalks clear, clear branches from blocked signs and signals, and cut back heavy limbs.
Remove dead trees and fallen limbs and remove overgrown roots to preserve hardscapes.
Operate equipment used in tree trimming, removal, and pruning, including chain saws, stump grinders, brush chippers, loaders, aerial lifts, and hand tools.
Follow safe work practices and procedures.
Respond to emergency situations involving trees.
Assist in planting trees.
Perform other tree-related duties and responsibilities.