Tree Trimmer Technician II

City of Laurinburg•503 Hall Street-Public Works Dept., NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs intermediate semiskilled and skilled work in the trimming and removal of trees; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Tree Trimmer Supervisor.

Requirements

General knowledge of tree trimming methods
General knowledge of tree surgery techniques and of the composition and use of common insecticides, fungicides and fertilizers
General knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of the work
Ability to operate a truck with a hydraulic boom
Ability to use and care for ropes, climber hooks, riggings, saws, wood chipper and tools commonly used in tree trimming and felling operations
Ability to climb trees and to work effectively in dangerous positions at considerable heights above the ground
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school
Some experience working at heights, removing and trimming trees around high voltage power lines, preferable.

Responsibilities

Drives and operates lift truck and uses to prune and remove large trees often in close quarters near buildings, vehicles and voltage wires.
Climbs trees using ropes and saddle without spikes for pruning and with spikes for removal.
Climbs trees using various saws, hooks, ropes, ladders and works from bucket truck.
Trims to eliminate hazards and to preserve the beauty of trees on streets and other public property.
Prunes trees to remove live and dead limbs, using chain saws, pole saws, pruners and hand pruners.
Removes dead, broken, misshaped and undesired branches and tops trees using a variety of tools and lowers portions removed to the ground with ropes.
Assists in use of stump grinder and track hoe.
Operates various equipment related to tree trimming and removal.
Uses all tools of the trade including; ladders, ropes, power chain saws, band saws, axes, shovels, chipper, block and tackle.
Logs trees for cleaning operations.
Keeps tools sharp and in good repair.
Responds to “after hours” emergency tree maintenance needs.
Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Provides excellent customer service when working with citizens, elected officials, and/or associates.
Supports the overall City Organization by executing the directives as set forth by the immediate supervisor and elected officials.