Tree Trimmer

Job Posting

$$$ SIGN ON BONUS $750 Veterans' Preference Applies EEO Statement The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services Non-Smoking The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. 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.

(A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.) LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS :

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

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.