Tree Trimmer

City of Hayward • Hayward, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Tree Trimmer performs skilled and semi-skilled work in maintaining trees on public grounds and rights of way. This position supervises a tree trimming crew and performs other related work as required. The ideal candidate will have journey level experience and is expected to perform the full range of tree trimming duties as assigned. It will be imperative that the ideal candidate possess knowledge of Bay Area trees, tools, and tree trimming techniques. This role requires that the candidate be safety minded, a team player, a good communicator, and able to analyze stressful situations while remaining calm. The ideal candidate should possess climbing skills to a level they can work independently and perform all aspects of tree maintenance and removal. They shall have skills to use app-based computer programs to input time sheets and open and close work orders. The ideal candidate shall be proficient with chainsaws, aerial lift truck, chipper, and stump grinder. A desired qualification for this position is a Tree Worker or Arborist certification through the International Society of Arborist (ISA).

Requirements

• Journey level experience in tree trimming.
• Knowledge of Bay Area trees, tools, and tree trimming techniques.
• Safety minded, team player, good communicator.
• Ability to analyze stressful situations while remaining calm.
• Climbing skills to work independently and perform all aspects of tree maintenance and removal.
• Skills to use app-based computer programs to input time sheets and open and close work orders.
• Proficient with chainsaws, aerial lift truck, chipper, and stump grinder.
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.
• Two (2) years of experience in the trimming and topping of trees.
• Possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver's License.
• Must obtain Class B License during probationary period.
• Depending upon assignment, a Class A Driver's License and/or a California Tanker Endorsement may be required.
• Work in variable indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Tolerate exposure to outdoor elements in all weather conditions (e.g. heat, cold, and rain) throughout the year.
• Tolerate some exposure to noise, vibration, chemicals, moving objects, traffic, engine exhaust, dust, mechanical and electrical hazards, and odorous environments.
• Frequently kneel, stoop, crouch, squat, climb, twist, and handle equipment.
• Grasp, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination to prepare documents and data using a computer keyboard and mouse/trackball.
• Sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Stand, walk, reach, bend and safely lift and move equipment and materials weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Converse by telephone, by email, in person, and be clearly understood.
• Read and comprehend documents.
• Interact with the public and all different levels of City staff in an effective and professional manner.
• Must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Tree Worker or Arborist certification through the International Society of Arborist (ISA).

Responsibilities

• Operates aerial high tower unit and associated tools and equipment used in tree crew operations.
• Trims, tops, fells, and cables trees.
• May use rope and saddle in trimming and felling operations.
• Mixes spray materials and operates power driven spray equipment.
• Performs and directs rigging of lines, blocks and guys required in tree maintenance work.
• Performs preventive maintenance on hand tools and power driven equipment.
• Supervises tree trimming crew and keeps time sheets.
• Answers questions from the public related to tree trimming operations.
• Operates other related tree maintenance equipment such as root cutters and stump removers.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Vacation - 80 hours minimum
• 15.5 Paid Holidays
• Generous employer contribution for Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation.
• Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)

What This Job Offers

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