Tree Crew Worker

Center for Digital Governmtent; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Holidays & annual leave

Direct deposit

Credit union

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Government is seeking a Full Time, Permanent Tree Crew Worker in the Department of Public Works. The role covers trimming and removing trees, maintenance tasks and operating in elevated buckets, requiring climbing and safety awareness.

The position includes performing skilled tree work, with a valid Class B license and at least one year of climbing experience. The work is physically demanding and may require operating in roadside environments.

Qualifications

• Education sufficient to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• One year of experience in climbing and trimming of trees.
• Valid commercial Class B motor vehicle operator's license as determined by assignment.

Responsibilities

• 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 cutting, pruning, and trimming of 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; observes safety precautions in all operations.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Tree work

Safety procedures

Climbing

Chainsaw operation

Maintenance awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Chainsaw

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.

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

Supplemental Qualifications

• 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