Tree Trimmer (Part - Time / Temp)

msvfl; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Miami Shores Village is seeking a part-time/temporary Tree Trimmer to maintain and beautify village trees. This role involves pruning, removals, chipping, stump grinding, and operating a range of equipment such as bucket trucks and chippers. Applicants should have 2–3 years in tree maintenance and a valid Florida CDL.

Work includes traffic control and potential emergencies. Physical effort is required, with lifting up to 100 pounds and exposure to outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED requested.
• Two to three years of tree maintenance experience.
• Valid Florida Class B CDL Driver’s License.
• Equivalent training or experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Maintains Village trees by pruning and removing dead/damaged limbs and trees.
• Performs brush chipping, root pruning, and stump grinding.
• Operates and maintains tree-trimming equipment, aerial lift trucks, chain saws, pruners, stump grinder, and chipper.
• Performs traffic control to ensure safety of motorists, pedestrians, and crews.
• Performs roadside clean-up of trash and weeds.
• Plants, fertilizes and waters trees.
• Responds to emergency calls regarding fallen trees or limbs.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Skills

Tree trimmi

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Bucket truck operation

Stump grinder

Power tools

Job description

Job Title: Tree Trimmer (Part - Time / Temp)

Salary range: $23.2358 - $37.1772 DOQ/E

Department: Public Works

Hours: Part-Time / Temp

Job Description:

Under the general supervision of the Operations Manager, trims and removes trees for beautification and safety purposes; may perform others duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains Village trees by pruning, and removing dead and damaged limbs and trees;
• Performs brush chipping, root pruning, and stump grinding;
• Operates and maintains tree-trimming equipment, aerial lift trucks, chain saws, pole and root pruners, stump grinder, and brush chipper;
• Performs traffic control to ensure the safety of cars, pedestrians, and tree crews in traffic areas;
• Performs roadside clean-up of trash and weeds;
• Plants, fertilizes and waters trees;
• Responds to emergency calls regarding fallen trees or limbs; and
• Performs other assigned duties.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.;
• Two to three years of experience in tree maintenance;
• Or any equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
• Valid State of Florida Class “B” C.D.L. Driver’s License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of Village policies and procedures;
• Ability to act as a representative of the Village to the public;
• Knowledgeable in the use of fertilizers and pesticides;
• Knowledge of arboriculture practices and techniques;
• Knowledge to safely operate a bucket ruck, stump grinder, street sweeper, power equipment, and tools;
• Accurately follow oral and written instructions; and
• Ability to effectively communicate with others.
• Must have knowledge of ANSI A300 pruning standards for proper tree, shrub, and woody plant management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work requires considerable physical effort in the handling of materials up to 100 pounds and/or continual climbing, standing, or walking for prolonged periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment involves risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions typical of such places as streets, and parks, e.g., working around chemicals, equipment, or machinery, etc.; and may require working in adverse weather conditions. Must be able to lift, carry, and/or push articles weighing up to 100 lbs.

Miami Shores Village is a drug-free workplace. Miami Shores Village complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Miami Shores Village is an equal-opportunity employer. Veterans’ preference will be awarded under applicable Florida law. All resumes are subject to Florida Public Records Law.

Contact Info

• 10050 Northeast 2nd Avenue
  Miami Shores,
  Florida 33138
  305-795-2207