Tree Trimmer

City of Charlotte

78d • $23 - $24

About The Position

The Tree Trimmer is based in the Landscape Management Section of the General Services Department and is responsible for providing technical assistance in all aspects of Tree Maintenance operations to maintain and preserve trees in the rights-of-way.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Valid North Carolina or South Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License with air brake endorsement.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of products, equipment, and methods relating to arboriculture, horticulture or other related fields.

Responsibilities

• Participate as crew member in pruning and removal of various size trees (up to 100 ft.) in a safe manner.
• Properly and safely operate arboriculture equipment, including chainsaws, stump grinder, wood chipper, bucket trucks of varying heights, and other related tree maintenance equipment.
• Maintain (clean, sharpen, make minor repairs) assigned tools and equipment.
• Assist daily in all ground operations including operating various tree maintenance equipment, chipping brush, flagging traffic, operating lowering ropes, and cleaning up job site.
• Knowledgeable in all safety procedures for both equipment and personnel.
• Comply with all safety rules so that all jobs and tasks are performed in a safe manner according to City safety policies, COOT, NCDOT, and OSHA regulations.
• Ensure job site and work zone are in accordance with WATCH handbook and DOT regulations for traffic safety.
• May be required to work in adverse weather and environmental conditions.
• Participate in the emergency on-call program (includes nights and weekends).
• Perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees