TREE TRIMMER

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Plants, trims, prunes, braces, maintains and removes park, street and other trees in County landscaped areas.
• Operates equipment-requiring incumbent to possess a commercial driver's license.
• Works from an aerial bucket, ladder or with lifelines, ropes and cables to trim, shape and top trees; clears overhead utility lines and removes branches from structures and other hazardous locations; shapes and thins trees for aesthetic reasons.
• Rigs, lowers and stacks branches and cuttings; operates or directs the operation of brush chippers and stump cutters; leaves work site in a clean and orderly condition.
• Prunes and directs the pruning of a variety of shrubs and other plant materials; disposes of or directs the disposal of debris.
• Instructs crew in work procedures; ensures that safety precautions are understood and followed.
• Operates and performs adjustments and minor maintenance on a wide variety of hand and power tools related to the work, including power and hand saws, chippers, stump cutters, blowers and related equipment; reports the need for replacement or major repairs.
• Drives a tree trimming truck and operates associated aerial equipment.
• Starts trees from seedlings; waters and fertilizes as required; replants to larger containers and plants is designated locations as desired size is achieved.
• Cables and braces trees and shrubs as required for safety or aesthetic considerations.
• Answers questions from the public and responds to emergency situations involving downed trees or similar problems.
• Observes safe driving and working conditions; wears appropriate safety equipment and observes safe work procedures.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Maintains accurate records of work performed.

Physical Demands

• Strength and mobility to work in a typical field maintenance setting, including operating hand and power tools.
• Stamina to perform sustained physical labor, including standing, walking, climbing and working at heights of 20 feet and above.
• Strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 70 pounds with proper equipment.
• Vision to read printed materials.
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone.