Urban Tree Care Specialist - Public Works

CITY OF PITTSBURG; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Pittsburgh is seeking a skilled Tree Pruner-Climber in the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Operations. The role involves professional tree care on city right-of-ways, parks, and other city property, under minimal supervision.

Applicants must have two years of full-time tree pruner-climber experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license. Pre-employment background checks apply.

Qualifications

• WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show two (2) years of full-time, paid experience as a tree pruner-climber.

Responsibilities

• Performs tree care maintenance such as pruning, removal, planting, mulching, staking, fertilizing and watering.
• Operates heavy equipment (e.g., bucket truck, chipper) used to prune and remove trees.
• Operates manual and motorized tools (chainsaws, power pruner, stump grinder, hand tools) at ground and up to 70 ft.
• Trims trees using climbing ropes and saddle.
• Uses safety equipment; monitors conditions and reports problems to supervisor.
• Interacts with other city departments and the public to accomplish work.
• Provides feedback to supervisors to enhance operations.
• Keeps accurate records of time spent and equipment used on each job.
• May work evenings, weekends and holidays in response to emergencies.

Job description

City of Pittsburgh is seeking a skilled Tree Pruner-Climber in the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Operations. The role involves professional tree care on city right-of-ways, parks, and other city property, under minimal supervision.

Applicants must have two years of full-time tree pruner-climber experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license. Pre-employment background checks apply.