Lead Tree Trimmer: Aerial & Rigging Expert

City & Borough of Sitka Alaska; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

City of Syracuse is seeking a Tree Trimmer II to perform tree care, trimming and removal. The role involves climbing or bucket lift work to handle hazardous trees and limbs, with duties that include planting and other maintenance as needed.

Responsibilities include operating a bucket truck, rigging, driving, and ensuring safety during all tasks. Three years of experience and OSHA/NY CDL certs are required, with on-site work in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of full-time work experience as a Qualified Line-Certified Tree Trimmer performing trimming/removal of trees, including aerial work.
• Certification as Qualified Line-Certified Tree Trimmer per OSHA 1910.269 required and maintained.
• Valid CDL with appropriate endorsements required by NYSDMV.

Responsibilities

• Trim diseased, damaged, dead, or live limbs posing hazards.
• Operate bucket truck and use rigging methods near power lines and in streets.
• Rigs rope and stacks logs for transport; assists with driving and dumping when needed.
• Participate in safety meetings and training; use PPE properly.
• Drive a truck to job sites and perform tree care tasks as assigned.

Skills

Tree trimming

Rigging

Bucket truck operation

Safety compliance

Team communication

Education

OSHA 1910.269 certification

CDL (Class A or B)

Tools

Hand saws

Gas-powered chainsaw

Ropes and rigging gear

Aerial lift equipment

Truck driving

Job description

City of Syracuse is seeking a Tree Trimmer II to perform tree care, trimming and removal. The role involves climbing or bucket lift work to handle hazardous trees and limbs, with duties that include planting and other maintenance as needed.

Responsibilities include operating a bucket truck, rigging, driving, and ensuring safety during all tasks. Three years of experience and OSHA/NY CDL certs are required, with on-site work in all weather conditions.