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TITLE: TREE MAINTENANCE WORKER

DEPARTMENT: Electric Distribution

DESCRIPTION:\ Under supervision, maintains City-owned trees for public safety; proximity to power lines; plants, prunes, trims, removes and cares for City trees.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\ THE FOLLOWING DUTIES ARE NORMAL FOR THIS TITLE. THESE ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS EXCLUSIVE OR ALL-\ INCLUSIVE. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE REQUIRED AND ASSIGNED.

• Attendance and dependability.

GENERAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\ WHILE FOLLOWING TASKS ARE NECESSARY FOR THIS POSITION, THEY ARE NOT AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE DUTIESOF THIS POSITION AND MAY ALSO BE PERFORMED BY OTHER EMPLOYEES.

• [Maintain City trees for public safety by performing tree pruning and removal functions; remove dead and damaged limbs and trees.]{#isPasted}
• Perform brush chipping and stump grinding.
• Operate and maintain tree trimming equipment including trucks, bucket truck, chain saws, pole saws, stump grinder and chipper.
• Perform traffic control to ensure safety of cars, pedestrians and tree crew in traffic areas.
• Plant, water, fertilize and care for City trees.
• Keep record of work performed for Tree City USA.
• Respond to emergency calls regarding fallen trees or limbs both during and outside normal work hours.
• Inspect trees for potential faults, insects and diseases.
• Other duties as assigned.

OTHER TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
• The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description shall not to be construed as an exclusive or all-inclusive list of the duties associated with this position.
• The supervisor may on occasion assign other duties which are not specifically listed in this job description, provided the employee is qualified and certified/licensed to perform these additional functions.

Application Question(s):

• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL (Required)

Work Location:In person