Sign and Marking Specialist, Traffic

NATURE OF WORK

This is manual work caring for and maintaining trees by trimming them. This is semi-skilled work in pruning and removing large trees adjacent to City streets.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and six months experience in tree trimming, care, landscaping, and horticulture operations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A valid Florida Driver License required at time of employment.
• A Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B or higher with air brake and tanker endorsements will be required within six months of employment.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• A valid Florida Driver's License is required.
• Will be required to meet security background investigation requirements.

NOTES

• Work requires performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.
• Work requires exposure to hazardous conditions and noxious chemicals.
• Work may require exposure to prolonged high noise levels.
• Work may require climbing in high places.
• Work requires climbing in high places and exposure to utility service wires and phone and TV cables.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS

The positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under close supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its less comprehensive knowledge of tree care and from lower classes by its emphasis on tree trimming and maintenance.

SELECTION FACTORS

• Some knowledge of practices, methods, tools and equipment used in tree care and trimming operations.
• Some knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Ability to learn tree care, trimming and removal methods.
• Ability to learn hazards and safety precautions of the work.

REVISION DATE

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