Tree Trimmer

City-of-Delray-Beach,-Fl; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Delray Beach is seeking a Tree Care worker to prune, trim and remove trees, operate a chipper, and perform equipment maintenance. The role requires knowledge of tree care, ability to perform hard manual labor, and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

A valid Florida CDL with air brakes is required; safety policies apply. Employees work outdoors in various conditions, with potential for elevated work and heavy lifting.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Three (3) years experience in tree care.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License, Class B CDL with air brakes.

Responsibilities

• Prune, trim, and remove trees.
• Operate chipper.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment, bucket trucks, chipper machine, etc.
• Prepare daily report.
• Operate motor vehicle and power tools and equipment.

Skills

Tree trimming techniques

Identify tree species by name

Hydraulic tools knowledge

Manual labor capability

Follow written/verbal instructions

Daily work sheets

Equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Three years tree care experience

Tools

Florida Driver's License

Class B CDL with air brakes

Job description

Sign On Bonus $750

Veterans' Preference Applies

EEO Statement

The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services

Non-Smoking

The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e-cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.

Job Duties

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Prune, trim, and remove trees.
2. Operate chipper.
3. Perform preventative maintenance on equipment, bucket trucks, chipper machine, etc.
4. Prepare daily report.
5. Operate motor vehicle and power tools and equipment.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Knowledge of tree trimming techniques and equipment used in tree care.
• Knowledge of variety of trees by name.
• Knowledge of hydraulic tools used.
• Ability to perform hard manual labor, work in elevated areas.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to complete daily work sheets.
• Skill in the use and preventative maintenance of equipment and tools.

• High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Three (3) years experience in tree care.

(A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS

• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License, Class B CDL with air brakes.

Policy on Safety Testing

It is the policy of the City of Delray Beach that persons having a CDL and participating in activities regulated by DOT are subject to drug testing and alcohol testing. The Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 requires alcohol and drug testing of safety-sensitive employees in aviation, motor carriers, railroad, and mass transit industries. Provisions of this policy are based upon said Act and the relevant federal regulations applicable to the Act. As a condition of employment, The City of Delray Beach reserves the right to require all employees having a CDL and performing safety-sensitive activities regulated by DOT, to submit at any time to drug and/or alcohol testing to determine the presence of prohibited substances.

Employee Expectations

The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization's mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer's specifications and/or within the specified parameters; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

• Heavy (up to 50 pounds) lifting and carrying
• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
• Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid)
• Walking
• Standing
• Bending
• Climbing

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Works outside in various weather conditions
• On uneven surfaces
• With moving objects or vehicles
• Heights (up to 50 feet)

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.