TREE TRIMMER

Los Angeles County (CA)•Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, with more than 37 diverse departments and over 2,300 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers. Be a part of something great! We are Los Angeles County Public Works, the largest municipal Public Works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, Public Works offers over 500 different types of career opportunities that promote professional and personal growth as well as a rewarding and exciting work environment. Don't miss an opportunity to join our team! We will be accepting applications for the Tree Trimmer position beginning: October 13, 2021, at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. A Tree Trimmer is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions: Climbs trees of various heights in order to perform crown restoration, trimming, shaping, removing hazardous branches and trees according to arboricultural standards for the safety of property or life. Utilizes rigging-methods and techniques which may include ropes, knots, lines, pulleys, blocks, slings, and cables in climbing trees and lowering branches and trees to the ground; may instruct crew in tree surgery, cabling, and bracing of tree limbs. Maintains public roadway sidewalk clearance, access roads, public parks, trail ways, which includes equestrian, hiking and biking paths, by trimming and shaping trees using various tree trimming tools such as pruners, chainsaws, telescoping power saws, pole saws, loppers, brush chippers, stump grinders, hand-held or backpack blowers, and aerial lifts. Cuts, limbs, bucks, and fells trees into logs for removal and disposal. Plants and transplants trees; stakes, irrigates, cultivates, root prunes, and fertilizes as necessary. Operates and maintains various hand and power-driven cutting tools such as axes, hand saws, pruners, loppers, pole saws, chainsaws, telescoping power saws, and hand-held or backpack blowers. Operates and maintains equipment such as aerial lifts, water trucks, brush chippers, and stump grinders. Sharpens and maintains saws and other cutting tools used in the care and conservation of trees. Inspects and maintains climbing equipment such as bull ropes, climbing lines, tackles, climbing harnesses, lanyards and spurs. Inspects, maintains, and installs guy wires, cabling, and bracing equipment. Interacts with the public to answer questions regarding the care and conservation of trees, and seeks their assistance in moving obstacles which are blocking the work area, obtaining a tree removal consent form, or other forms. Drives equipment to transport crews, tows equipment and hauls debris, and operates aerial lifts, or similar equipment on the truck. Required to drive vehicles, such as water trucks, or equipment with gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, or containing more than 115 gallons of liquid, as needed. Operate tree maintenance equipment during emergency or disaster recovery situations, as needed. Performs various activities pertaining to arboricultural care of trees in and around hazardous conditions such as overhead utility lines or within major highways requiring lane closures impacting high speed and heavy volume traffic, as needed.

Requirements

Option I: One year of experience climbing trees, performing crown restoration, removing hazardous branches or trees, using rigging and related knots and using tree trimming tools and equipment. Successful completion of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation training program in tree maintenance will be accepted for six months of the required experience.
Option II: Possession of a valid International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Tree Worker Certification.
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. Some positions may require a valid California Class A or B Driver License, and may require special endorsements to operate assigned vehicles.
Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain and present a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.
All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

Climbs trees of various heights in order to perform crown restoration, trimming, shaping, removing hazardous branches and trees according to arboricultural standards for the safety of property or life.
Utilizes rigging-methods and techniques which may include ropes, knots, lines, pulleys, blocks, slings, and cables in climbing trees and lowering branches and trees to the ground; may instruct crew in tree surgery, cabling, and bracing of tree limbs.
Maintains public roadway sidewalk clearance, access roads, public parks, trail ways, which includes equestrian, hiking and biking paths, by trimming and shaping trees using various tree trimming tools such as pruners, chainsaws, telescoping power saws, pole saws, loppers, brush chippers, stump grinders, hand-held or backpack blowers, and aerial lifts.
Cuts, limbs, bucks, and fells trees into logs for removal and disposal.
Plants and transplants trees; stakes, irrigates, cultivates, root prunes, and fertilizes as necessary.
Operates and maintains various hand and power-driven cutting tools such as axes, hand saws, pruners, loppers, pole saws, chainsaws, telescoping power saws, and hand-held or backpack blowers.
Operates and maintains equipment such as aerial lifts, water trucks, brush chippers, and stump grinders.
Sharpens and maintains saws and other cutting tools used in the care and conservation of trees.
Inspects and maintains climbing equipment such as bull ropes, climbing lines, tackles, climbing harnesses, lanyards and spurs.
Inspects, maintains, and installs guy wires, cabling, and bracing equipment.
Interacts with the public to answer questions regarding the care and conservation of trees, and seeks their assistance in moving obstacles which are blocking the work area, obtaining a tree removal consent form, or other forms.
Drives equipment to transport crews, tows equipment and hauls debris, and operates aerial lifts, or similar equipment on the truck.
Required to drive vehicles, such as water trucks, or equipment with gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, or containing more than 115 gallons of liquid, as needed.
Operate tree maintenance equipment during emergency or disaster recovery situations, as needed.
Performs various activities pertaining to arboricultural care of trees in and around hazardous conditions such as overhead utility lines or within major highways requiring lane closures impacting high speed and heavy volume traffic, as needed.