Part-Time Tree Maintenance Pro: Pruning & Safety

msvfl; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Miami Shores Village is seeking a part-time/temporary Tree Trimmer to maintain and beautify village trees. This role involves pruning, removals, chipping, stump grinding, and operating a range of equipment such as bucket trucks and chippers. Applicants should have 2–3 years in tree maintenance and a valid Florida CDL.

Work includes traffic control and potential emergencies. Physical effort is required, with lifting up to 100 pounds and exposure to outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED requested.
• Two to three years of tree maintenance experience.
• Valid Florida Class B CDL Driver’s License.
• Equivalent training or experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Maintains Village trees by pruning and removing dead/damaged limbs and trees.
• Performs brush chipping, root pruning, and stump grinding.
• Operates and maintains tree-trimming equipment, aerial lift trucks, chain saws, pruners, stump grinder, and chipper.
• Performs traffic control to ensure safety of motorists, pedestrians, and crews.
• Performs roadside clean-up of trash and weeds.
• Plants, fertilizes and waters trees.
• Responds to emergency calls regarding fallen trees or limbs.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Skills

Tree trimmi

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Bucket truck operation

Stump grinder

Power tools

Job description

Miami Shores Village is seeking a part-time/temporary Tree Trimmer to maintain and beautify village trees. This role involves pruning, removals, chipping, stump grinding, and operating a range of equipment such as bucket trucks and chippers. Applicants should have 2–3 years in tree maintenance and a valid Florida CDL.

Work includes traffic control and potential emergencies. Physical effort is required, with lifting up to 100 pounds and exposure to outdoor conditions.