Crew Lead: Tree Trimmer & Aerial Lift Operator

City of St. Louis Office on the Disabled; St. Louis (MO); On-site; CAD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive $3,500

Job summary

City of St. Louis is seeking a Tree Trimmer II to perform advanced manual labor, operate aerial lift trucks and tree maintenance equipment, and lead a crew as needed.

The role includes trimming and removal at heights using chainsaws and related gear, with safety-first procedures in place. The position requires a valid Missouri CDL (Class A), willingness to work varied shifts, and adherence to ANSI standards.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent full-time paid experience in the operation of manual and power tools, ropes and other tools used in planting, pruning, trimming and removing trees and stumps.
• Must possess at least a valid Commercial Driver’s License Permit at the time of filing application and be able to present it upon request. Incumbents must possess and maintain a valid Missouri Commercial Driver’s License (Class A) while employed by the City of St. Louis.

Responsibilities

• Directs a crew on proper tree trimming and tree removal techniques when the Forestry Foreman is offsite.
• Manually and operates tree maintenance equipment such as chippers, chainsaws, hand saws, pruners, dump trucks, grapple loaders, aerial lifts, and loaders.
• Performs pre-trip inspections on all vehicles and adheres to all related safety procedures.
• Prepares site (setting up the work zone with safety cones, securing the area) and clean up.
• Identifies trees for removal and maintenance.
• Climbs trees using climbing spikes and ladders.
• Lowers cut limbs with ropes.
• Disposes tree debris by raking, sweeping, loading, and hauling of tree debris.
• Feeds brush into chipper.
• Performs other duties as assigned.]
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Job description

City of St. Louis is seeking a Tree Trimmer II to perform advanced manual labor, operate aerial lift trucks and tree maintenance equipment, and lead a crew as needed.

The role includes trimming and removal at heights using chainsaws and related gear, with safety-first procedures in place. The position requires a valid Missouri CDL (Class A), willingness to work varied shifts, and adherence to ANSI standards.