Tree Trimmer

Job Title

Skilled work in tree trimming maintenance of City trees. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Park Maintenance Supervisor.

Essential Job Duties

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Prune, trim, and remove trees.
2. Operate chipper.
3. Perform preventative maintenance on equipment, bucket trucks, chipper machine, etc.
4. Prepare daily report.
5. Operate motor vehicle and power tools and equipment.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS :

• Knowledge of tree trimming techniques and equipment used in tree care.
• Knowledge of variety of trees by name.
• Knowledge of hydraulic tools used.
• Ability to perform hard manual labor, work in elevated areas.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to complete daily work sheets.
• Skill in the use and preventative maintenance of equipment and tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Three (3) years experience in tree care.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS :

• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License, Class B CDL with air brakes.

It is the policy of the City of Delray Beach that persons having a CDL and participating in activities regulated by DOT are subject to drug testing and alcohol testing. The Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 requires alcohol and drug testing of safety-sensitive employees in aviation, motor carriers, railroad, and mass transit industries. Provisions of this policy are based upon said Act and the relevant federal regulations applicable to the Act. As a condition of employment, The City of Delray Beach reserves the right to require all employees having a CDL and performing safety-sensitive activities regulated by DOT, to submit at any time to drug and/or alcohol testing to determine the presence of prohibited substances.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS :

• Heavy (up to 50 pounds) lifting and carrying
• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
• Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid)
• Walking
• Standing
• Bending
• Climbing

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :

• Works outside in various weather conditions
• On uneven surfaces
• With moving objects or vehicles
• Heights (up to 50 feet)

SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.