Utility Arborist

City-of-Redding; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Redding is seeking a skilled tree trimmer to prune, shape, and remove trees and vegetation while operating aerial devices and power tools. You will work near power lines and maintain equipment, with potential after-hours duties.

Applicants should have two years of line clearance experience and ISA Arborist certification. A valid CA driver's license or ability to obtain one is required. The City emphasizes safety and compliance with Cal/OSHA rules.

Qualifications

• Two years of line clearance tree trimming experience.
• Cal/OSHA Title 8 line clearance requirements (18 months experience) compliance.
• Certified Arborist certification.
• California driver's license or ability to obtain within ten days.

Responsibilities

• Operate aerial devices, brush chippers, and work from elevated platforms.
• Trim, shape and remove trees, including tree trimming in close proximity to high voltage power lines, using gas, hydraulic and power chain saws, rope rigging, other hand tools and equipment.
• Clear and remove limbs, branches, and vegetation in close proximity to high and low voltage power lines, poles and transformers
• Hang banners and other special projects for City departments requiring an aerial device.
• Clean, sharpen and maintain tools and equipment.
• May be called to duty outside regular work hours for both scheduled and emergency work.
• Will be required, on occasion, to climb trees to remove vegetation and prune trees.
• Apply Tree Growth Regulators (TGR's).

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Aerial device operation

Gas-powered saws

Hydraulic saws

Chipper operation

Tree rescue

High elevation work

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ISA Certified Arborist

California driver's license

Tools

Rope rigging

Job description

The successful candidate, working under general supervision, will prune, shape, and remove trees and vegetation using hand tools, power tools, and other equipment; operate aerial devices; and work safely from elevated platforms.

• Operate aerial devices, brush chippers, and work from elevated platforms.
• Trim, shape and remove trees, including tree trimming in close proximity to high voltage power lines, using gas, hydraulic and power chain saws, rope rigging, other hand tools and equipment.
• Clear and remove limbs, branches, and vegetation in close proximity to high and low voltage power lines, poles and transformers
• Hang banners and other special projects for City departments requiring an aerial device.
• Clean, sharpen and maintain tools and equipment.
• May be called to duty outside regular work hours for both scheduled and emergency work.
• Will be required, on occasion, to climb trees to remove vegetation and prune trees.
• Apply Tree Growth Regulators (TGR's).

Knowledge of:

• Modern tree trimming methods and safety practices.

Ability to:

• Interact effectively with the public and other employees.
• Skillfully operate an aerial device;
• Operate gas and hydraulic powered saws, trimmers, and edgers;
• Operate chipper and stump removal equipment;
• Work effectively in precarious positions at heights significantly above the ground;
• Perform tree rescue;
• Perform moderate and heavy physical labor, including lifting in excess of 50 pounds.

Education:

• Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying; typical education would include a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Typical experience would include two years of line clearance tree trimming experience.

Special Requirements:

• Must meet Cal/OSHA Title 8 requirements for line clearance tree trimming (18 months experience). Must currently possess and maintain certification as a "Certified Arborist" issued by the International Society of Arboriculture. Possession of the appropriate California driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.
• Must be able to enter and work in confined spaces, participate in the Confined Space Program, and perform confined space rescue.

Examination Process:

The examination process may include a written examination, practical exercise, oral board interview, or any combination thereof. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list and may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Selection Process:

• Positive past employment references
• Review of a driver history record
• Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check (applicants 18 or older)
• Passing of a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test

Veteran's Credit:

Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating 'Honorable Discharge' from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.

The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER