Tree Trimmer I/II

City of Mountain View • Municipal Operations, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a self-motivated, safety-oriented, and diligent individual with exceptional customer service skills who enjoys working outdoors to take on the role of Tree Trimmer I/II in the Forestry Division of the Community Services Department. The City's Tree Trimmers perform a variety of duties including working from the ground and in the bucket truck to trim, prune, plant, grind tree stumps, drag brush, operate the chipper, install street banners, and otherwise maintain Street and City owned trees. This position may be filled as a Tree Trimmer I or Tree Trimmer II, depending on the qualifications of finalists. If you are looking to make a positive impact in a skilled maintenance and customer service role, this position is for you!

Requirements

• Tree Trimmer I: One year of park or landscape maintenance experience.
• Education equivalent to the completion of the 12th grade.
• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver License.
• Ability to obtain a valid California Class B Driver License within 6 months of appointment may be required.
• Tree Trimmer II: Two years of experience performing duties comparable to that of a Tree Trimmer I.
• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver License.
• Ability to obtain a valid California Class B Driver License within 6 months of appointment.
• Class A Driver License may be required of some assignments.
• Must have the physical ability to bend, pull, push, lift, and carry up to 50 pounds and work at heights greater than 10 feet.
• 10-year DMV driving history (dated within 90 days).
• Pre-employment physical and periodic respiratory exams may be required.
• Pass a pre-employment/pre-duty drug test (for Tree Trimmer II position covered by DOT regulations).
• Successfully complete a pre-employment process, including employment verification and a Department of Justice (DOJ) fingerprint check.

Nice To Haves

• Tree Climber Certification issued by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
• Tree Worker Aerial Lift Specialist Certification issued by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
• Arborist Certification issued by International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
• Class A or B California Driver License.
• A Qualified Applicators Certificate from California Department of Pesticide Regulation.

Responsibilities

• Operate small power equipment and hand tools to cut and trim trees on City streets and in City parks.
• Safely and efficiently load brush, logs and debris into trucks.
• Maintain a working knowledge of tree identification and tree maintenance practices.
• Maintain tree trimming equipment, including chainsaws and hand saws.
• Engage with the public regarding tree work.

What This Job Offers

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