Tree Trimmer II

City of Akron • Akron, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is skilled and leader work in tree trimming, pruning, and removal. An employee in this class leads and performs a wide variety of tasks in small crew tree trimming, pruning and removal including operation of light and heavy equipment requiring specialized skill in manipulating controls and attachments. Daily crew assignments are checked while in progress or upon completion by a supervisor. Work involves responsibility for crew safety and efficiency and requires constant exposure to dangers of height, hazardous equipment, inclement weather, and tree pruning, trimming, and removal techniques.

Requirements

• A minimum of three years of paid experience in tree trimming, pruning and removal.
• Possession of a valid State of Ohio Class B commercial driver's license without air brake restriction.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, tools, and practices used in tree trimming, pruning, and removal.
• Knowledge of distinguishing characteristics and growing habits of trees.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance and care of forestry tools and equipment.
• Ability to operate bucket trucks, cranes, chippers, stump grinders, and other standard tree equipment and tools.
• Ability to climb, maneuver, and work effectively in trees using rope and tree saddle.
• Ability to work at considerable heights under considerable restrictions or handicaps, such as: utility wires, traffic congestion, and inclement weather.
• Ability to effectively lead the work activities of a small crew of workers.
• Ability to safely operate motor vehicles and construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Serves as leader and participates in tree trimming, pruning, and removal in normal and inclement weather.
• Participates in hazard trimming and tree removal during and after storms.
• Uses specialized tree equipment such as bucket trucks, chippers, stump grinders, and cranes and coordinates the preventive maintenance and proper care of equipment used by crew.
• Uses chain saws, hand and pole saws, pole pruners, gas powered pole saw, rope, climbing spurs, tree saddles, and a variety of other hand tools.
• Leads crew in tree and brush clearing in City parks.
• Operates heavy trucks with salt spreader and plow attachments for snow removal and ice control purposes.
• Performs related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed