Tree Trimmer & Crew Lead — Climber

City of Amarillo; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Amarillo is seeking a skilled tree trimming worker to maintain trees and vegetation in parks and rights‑of‑way. You will prune, treat, and remove dead branches from canopies using bucket trucks, chainsaws, and hand tools.

You will supervise lower‑level staff, operate boom trucks and related gear, and ensure safety protocols are followed on site. A High School Diploma and a Class A CDL Texas license are required, with physical duties described and risk handled with proper protective

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or its equivalent and a minimum of one year of tree trimming experience.
• Valid Class A CDL Texas Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises others engaged in tree trimming work and trains lower-level employees.
• Operates boom trucks, loaders, stump chippers, brush chippers, tractors, power saws, trucks, sprayers, and other equipment and tools.
• Climbs trees using climbing hooks and belts, or climbs ladders to access work areas.
• Cleans, sharpens, and lubricates tools and equipment.
• Cuts away dead and excess branches from trees, or clears branches around power lines using climbing equipment or bucket trucks, chainsaws, hooks, handsaws, shears, and clippers.
• Receives daily work assignments from the foreman and reports issues or completion.
• Performs general tree trimming and maintenance, including emergency assignments.
• Follows safety standards and wears protective equipment; sets up safety barriers as needed.
• Documents work performed and communicates status to foreman.
• Maintains vehicles and equipment and reports maintenance needs.
• Communicates professionally with the public and department staff as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sound judgement

Driver ability

Computer literacy

Verbal and written communication

Ability to work in bad conditions

Operate/maintain heavy equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Boom trucks

Pole ladders

Loppers

Brush clippers

Stump chippers

Pruning saws & shears

Sprayers

Job description

The City of Amarillo is seeking a skilled tree trimming worker to maintain trees and vegetation in parks and rights‑of‑way. You will prune, treat, and remove dead branches from canopies using bucket trucks, chainsaws, and hand tools.

You will supervise lower‑level staff, operate boom trucks and related gear, and ensure safety protocols are followed on site. A High School Diploma and a Class A CDL Texas license are required, with physical duties described and risk handled with proper protective