Urban Forestry Tree Trimmer & Heavy Truck Operator

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Generous paid time off

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Tree trimming

Truck driving

Safety compliance

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Chainsaws

Bucket trucks

Stump grinders

Brush chippers

Job description

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.