Tree Trimmer I/II — Outdoor Arborist, Municipal Crew

City of Modesto; Modesto (CA); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Modesto is hiring Tree Trimmers I/II to prune, plant, and care for our City trees while working outdoors with a great team. No experience needed—bonus points if you have a Line Clearance Tree Trimmer or Arborist certificate!

Salary offered depends on candidate’s experience. Essential duties include trimming with aerial lifts, ground trimming, debris removal, tree planting, and maintaining trees on city property and in the public right‑of‑way.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in tree trimming, landscaping, or forestry work.
• High School diploma or GED; additional arboriculture coursework desirable.
• Valid Class B Commercial California driver’s license required within 60 days of appointment.
• CPR/First Aid certification desirable.

Responsabilités

• Use an aerial lift to trim and prune trees for clearance on streets, sidewalks, buildings, signs, and lights.
• Perform ground trimming using pole saws.
• Remove standing and fallen trees, stumps, limbs, and related debris; perform clean-up and debris disposal tasks.
• Plant, stake, and maintain trees on City property and in the public right-of-way.
• Properly tie knots; rig and secure loads for safe lifting and lowering of limbs and debris.
• Safely operate and maintain trimming equipment such as aerial boom trucks, chippers, stump grinders, pole pruners, dump trucks, and chainsaws.
• Identify hazards and report hazards to ensure safety.
• Build positive working relationships with coworkers and the public.
• Observe and maintain a safe working environment per safety programs.

Connaissances

Tree trimming

Tree removal

Planting

Aerial lift operation

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Communication

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Arboriculture coursework desirable

Class B Commercial California driver's license

Outils

Aerial lift

Chippers

Stump grinders

Chainsaws

Pole pruners

Description du poste

The City of Modesto is hiring Tree Trimmers I/II to prune, plant, and care for our City trees while working outdoors with a great team. No experience needed—bonus points if you have a Line Clearance Tree Trimmer or Arborist certificate!

Salary offered depends on candidate’s experience. Essential duties include trimming with aerial lifts, ground trimming, debris removal, tree planting, and maintaining trees on city property and in the public right‑of‑way.