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ID #1664997
State California
City Modesto
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source California
Showed 2019-01-19
Date 2019-01-16
Deadline 2019-03-17
Category Government
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Tree Trimmer - Forestry

California, Modesto 00000 Modesto USA

Vacancy expired!

Tree Trimmers are responsible to perform skilled work in the trimming, maintenance, and planting of City trees.

Application Process

Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Due to the volume of applications received, resumes will not be screened for the purposes of determining who is most qualified to compete in the testing process. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Do not substitute any part of the application form with the words "see resume." The following information is provided for you to use as a reference and as a planning tool. Human Resources is unable to schedule make-up examination.

Applicants considered to be the most qualified will be invited to continue in the testing process.

Tentative Testing Schedule

Written Examination and Practical Exercise

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Human Resources reserves the right to revise the testing process to best meet the needs of the City.

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

Using an aerial lift, trim and prune trees to provide clearance of streets, sidewalks, buildings, signs and lights as well as to ensure the continued health of the tree.

Perform ground trimming using pole saws and hydraulic loppers.

Remove standing and fallen trees, stumps, limbs and related debris.

Plant, stake and maintain trees on City owned property and in the public right-of-way.

Operate tree trimming and maintenance equipment such as aerial boom trucks, chippers, stump grinders, dump trucks, and power tools such as chain saws and hydraulic loppers.

Spray and inject pesticides; bolt and cable tree limbs.

Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.

Identify equipment needs for each assigned project.

Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

Marginal Functions:

Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

Methods and techniques used in tree trimming and related maintenance work.

Uses and purposes of tools and equipment related to tree trimming and maintenance.

Uses and purposes of knots and ropes related to tree trimming and maintenance.

Safe work practices.

Ability to:

Perform skilled tree trimming and maintenance work.

On a continuous basis, know and understand assigned maintenance activities and observe safety rules.

Interpret work orders and explain jobs to other employees.

Operate various vehicles and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and effective manner in routine situations.

Work independently in the absence of an on-site supervisor.

Use and operate hand tools, mechanical equipment, power tools and other equipment required in a safe and efficient manner.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Two years of increasingly responsible experience performing tree trimming and tree maintenance duties.

Training:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid Class B Commercial California Driver's License with specific endorsements, as assigned, is required within 60 days of appointment. Failure to obtain the required license may result in release from probation.

Possession of a Line Clearance Tree Trimmer certificate is desirable.

Certification by the International Society of Arboriculture as a Tree Worker or Arborist is highly desirable.

City application required for consideration. Apply online at http://modestogov.com/345/Job-Listings.

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