Professional Tree Crew Worker (Tree Crew Worker)

Center for Digital Governmtent; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works seeks a skilled Tree Crew Worker to perform tree trimming, pruning, and removal along county roadways. This full-time, permanent role requires climbing trees, working from an aerial bucket, and observing safety procedures in all tasks.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of tree-climbing experience, the ability to follow written and oral instructions, and a valid Commercial Class B license.

Qualifications

• Education to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• 1 year of experience in climbing and trimming of trees.
• Valid commercial Class B driver's license as required by assignment.

Responsibilities

• Trim and remove trees along county rights of way.
• Perform maintenance tasks and assist in general road/drain upkeep.
• Work from elevated bucket, climb trees with safety equipment, and supervise safety practices.

Skills

Tree work knowledge

Safety device usage

Climbing trees

Chain saw operation

Manual labor endurance

Education

Sufficient education to understand instructions

Tools

Commercial Class B license

Job description

Position Description

This posting will be used to fill a Full Time, Permanent, Tree Crew Worker position within the Department of Public Works with Anne Arundel County Government. This is skilled manual labor in the performance of trimming and removing trees and performing other maintenance worker duties as required. Semi-skilled and limited skilled work is of a physically demanding nature, with a requirement of climbing trees and working in an aerial bucket, of the tree truck.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

Work involves performance of manual tasks involved in trimming and removing of trees along the County right of ways, in addition to those tasks performed by Maintenance Worker II. Work is performed with some independence, under the supervision of a superior, and personal performance of the more skilled and hazardous duties of tree climbing.

Examples Of Duties And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential job functions of all positions in the class).

Checks and maintains tools and equipment; diagnoses problems and determines correct procedures. Participates in special tree work and in general maintenance of roads and drains; oversees and performs such tasks as cutting, pruning, and trimming trees; removes limbs and trees; removes and disposes of brush, foliage, stumps, and trees. Performs tree work from elevated bucket; climbs trees using spikes, ropes, safety belts, and ladders; oversees observance of safety precautions in all operation. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Considerable knowledge of tree work and the use of safety devices, and hand and power tools, and equipment, related to tree work.

Knowledge of principles, practices and materials used for tree trimming and removal.

Ability to perform skilled work in trimming, pruning, and felling trees.

Good physical condition with no restrictions to working at high elevations.

Ability to climb trees.

Skill in the use and maintenance of chain saw and related equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Sufficient education to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Experience: One (1) year of experience in climbing and trimming of trees. Note: This is professional tree climbing and trimming.

Additional Requirements: As determined by area of assignment, a valid commercial Class B motor vehicle operator's license.

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

• Maryland Roadside Tree Care Expert License.
• MOT Traffic Control Manager Certification.
• Medical/Health Insurance Plans
  • BlueChoice Advantage EPO
  • BlueChoice Advantage PPO
• Dental Insurance
  • CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
  • CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
  • CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
• Vision Insurance
  • EyeMed
• Employee Life Insurance
  • Term insurance of $10,000 for employees at no cost.
  • Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Disability Income Insurance
• Pension Plan
  • Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
• Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Holidays
  • Twelve days provided per calendar year, thirteen in general election year
• Annual Leave
  • Less than 5 years - 13 days
  • 5 years to less than 10 years - 15 days
  • 10 years to less than 20 years - 20 days
  • 20 years or more- 26 days
  • Some positions will receive additional paid annual leave in lieu of holidays and personal leave.
• Disability Leave
  • Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year
• Personal Leave Day, five per calendar year
• Leave Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement
  • Health Care Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits
  • Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction
  • Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider
  • United Legal Benefits