TREE TRIMMER-HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; Presencial; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Excellent benefits

Generous paid time off

Retirement plan

Career development

Descripción de la vacante

City and County of Honolulu seeks a Tree Trimmer-Heavy Truck Driver to prune trees, operate heavy trucks, and maintain safety and traffic control in Honolulu. This full-time role involves pruning, trimming, moving and removing trees, and loading debris for disposal, with on-site duties and public-facing responsibilities.

You will perform daily equipment checks, respond to emergencies, and collaborate with a team to keep parks safe and attractive.

Formación

• Citizenship or legal work authorization as required by law.
• Experience in care and maintenance of grounds and trees including pruning and trimming.
• Truck driving experience with heavy equipment is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Remove and prune trees and branches to support public safety and tree health.
• Operate dump, boom, and bucket trucks to support tree maintenance and removal.
• Maintain a professional public interaction and direct traffic where needed.
• Perform daily inspections on chainsaws and equipment and secure tools after use.
• Respond to emergency call-outs during evenings and weekends when required.
• Report accidents or unsafe conditions and participate in training.

Conocimientos

Tree trimming

Truck driving

Safety compliance

Public interaction

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Chainsaws

Bucket trucks

Stump grinders

Brush chippers

Descripción del empleo

Keeping Roads Clear and Trees in Check!

Start your rewarding career with the City and County of Honolulu today!

Ready for outdoor work where every cut makes a visible difference? The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), Division of Urban Forestry is looking for tree-loving and hardworking Tree Trimmer-Heavy Truck Drivers! This full-time, permanent role, located in Honolulu, involves operating dump or bucket trucks and doing tree work, such as pruning, trimming palms, removing or moving trees, planting, shaping, and cleaning up during and after tree maintenance.

What You Will Do

• Remove and prune trees and branches (including palms and fronds) to support public safety, tree health, and appearance, using approved tools and required safety equipment, and clean up and load debris onto trucks.
• Operate heavy trucks and equipment (including dump trucks, boom trucks, bucket trucks, stump grinders, and brush chippers) to support tree maintenance and removal, including hauling debris to disposal sites.
• Maintain professional and courteous public interaction by addressing complaints, answering questions, helping set up traffic control and safety devices, requesting towing of illegally parked vehicles when needed, and directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic to ensure a safe work area.
• Maintain chainsaws, equipment, and assigned truck by performing daily inspections, cleaning as needed, reporting issues to a supervisor, and securing tools properly after each workday.
• Respond to emergency call-outs during evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Report accidents, injuries, equipment issues, unsafe conditions, and license-related matters as required, and participate in training and temporary assignments.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Special Working Conditions

• Work schedule is Monday - Friday from 6:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
• May be required to respond to emergency work in all weather conditions, including extreme or inclement weather, working near or under fallen trees, traffic, or downed power lines, and navigating off-road or low-visibility conditions.
• May work overtime, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs.
• This position will serve as a Disaster Response worker during declared emergencies.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more!

Additional Job Information

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Experience Requirement

Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to show competence in the care and maintenance of grounds and landscaped areas, including the trimming, pruning and care of trees and shrubs, and some truck driving.

Must Be Able To

• Apply tree trimming techniques and practices
• Identify common shade and ornamental trees and their growth habits
• Recognize and address common tree diseases and infestations
• Safely care for and operate hand and power tools used in tree trimming
• Follow safety equipment requirements, practices, and procedures applicable to the work
• Climb trees with or without spikes and work safely at varying heights.
• Operate heavy trucks and other motorized equipment skillfully and safely
• Recognize mechanical and operational defects in equipment and perform minor emergency repairs
• Follow safety practices, especially those related to heights and electrical hazards

License/Certificate Requirements

At Time of Application:

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class A or B.
• Current State Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examination Certificate.

Prior To Appointment

• Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) Test

Prior To Completion Of Probation

• Current Certified Arborist or Tree Worker (International Society of Arboriculture) certificate. (Not required for the current vacancies )
• Current First Aid/CPR and AED certificates.
• Forklift Certification (Class V)

NOTE: The above certificates and licenses must be obtained by the time indicated and maintained on a current basis thereafter as a condition of employment.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.