Service Worker- Tree Trimming

Essential Duties

• Assist in performing specialized pruning, takedowns, install cabling and bracing
• Safely operate chainsaw, chipper, trucks and hand tools
• Identify native and introduced trees and shrubs in the service area
• Utilize all appropriate personal protective equipment
• Perform proper climbing techniques and procedures, pruning and rigging techniques
• Demonstrate sound tree risk assessment skills
• Demonstrate and practice application of approved knots
• Avoid driving, backing, dumping and parking trucks
• Understand and demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of ground person position
• Learn and understand techniques and procedures necessary to assist in performing plant health care (fertilization, organic and pesticide treatments)
• Understand dangers associated with electrical hazards
• Understand and adhere to all safety rules and policies
• Participate in all safety training sessions

Other Important Duties

• Performs such other duties as may be assigned
• Ability to train as a Tree Trimming Operator

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proper pruning practices including large shade trees and ornamentals, chainsaw safety and operation, tree climbing, bucket truck operation
• Demonstrated ability to: Perform CPR; lift and maneuver up to 112 lbs. (i.e. loading and unloading debris of tree removals); perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time in unfavorable weather conditions
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions; maintain records and files; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other city employees and the general public as well as vendors

Acceptable Experience And Training

• High school graduation or its equivalent
• Two years of experience in landscape or tree maintenance, closely related field or equivalent is preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Certificates And Licenses Required

• State of Texas Class B (commercial) driver's license
• Must be able to maintain Cardio Pulmonary Certification