Tree Trimmer

Location : Parks & Landscape, 1702 Burnett Blvd., Wilmington, NC Job Type: Full Time-Regular Job Number: FY26-00176 Department: Asset and Property Management Opening Date: 06/08/2026 Closing Date: 6/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Post-Offer Required Pre-Employment Screenings: Driving History Check Criminal History Check Drug Screen Post Offer Employment Testing Approved Hiring Salary/Range: $ 24.16 - $ 30.79 Full Salary Range: $ 24.16 - $ 37.45 Working Hours: Monday through Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm. Employees are required to participate in our after hours on call program. This involves being available to respond to emergency calls at any time during their scheduled oncall time. On call shifts rotate among employees in 1 week increments.Employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to work outside of their regularly scheduled shifts at any time. The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position Description One City. One team. One mission. Are you someone who takes pride in making a visible impact on your community? If so, we are looking for a Tree Trimmer that will help shape the safety, beauty, and livability of our city. Every day brings opportunities to trim, plant, and remove trees, operate both light and heavy equipment, and ensure safe conditions for pedestrians and crew members alike. You'll play a key part in responding to emergency after-hours calls, stepping up as a crew leader during critical events, and supporting the city during special projects and national disaster responses. You'll also help keep our equipment operating at its best and collaborate with other departments to keep our parks, roadways, and public spaces looking their finest. This is a repost Please note: City Council has approved a Living Wage increase, and the salary shown in this posting will take effect beginning July 1 Typical Tasks JOB DUTIES: Maintaining trees by removing dead and hazardous limbs; pruning and raising limbs over walk ways Removing trees and plants deemed hazardous Utilizing machinery, hand tools, vehicles and ropes during tree and plant maintenance and removal Assisting other departments during special events and projects Maintaining equipment by assisting performs preventative maintenance Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Level of knowledge is equivalent to less than high school or equivalency. Minimum of one year of relevant experience, to include the operation of the tools required OTHER REQUIREMENTS Valid driver's license is required in order to apply. Candidates must currently have, or have the ability to obtain a class A CDL within one year. Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Employees are required to participate in our after hours on call program. This involves being available to respond to emergency calls at any time during their scheduled on call time. On call shifts rotate among employees in 1 week increments. Employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to work outside of their regularly scheduled shifts at any time. This includes before, during and after weather related events. Supplemental Information PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Pushing, pulling and lifting tree branches, limbs and debris 50-75 lbs. infrequently (once or twice a week) Lifting, holding and carrying limbs, debris and equipment 35-50 lbs. frequently (daily) Lifting, holding and carrying limbs, debris and equipment 25-35 lbs. constantly (multiple times a day) WORKING CONDITIONS : This position generally requires work outdoors and in a vehicle. Our Core Values: INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITY Our Mission Statement: Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all. What we offer: The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources. We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Our benefits package includes: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees' Retirement System Employer-paid health & wellness clinic Free on-site city gym access Paid sick and vacation leave + 13 paid holidays per year 6-weeks paid parental leave Paid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our community Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives Tuition assistance benefits Applicant Status Updates: After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants who meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications will be referred over to the hiring department. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal. Health Benefits are offered to employees working at least 30 hours per week. Health Insurance - The City offers two options for health coverage: a standard PPO plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following hire for employees and their eligible dependents. Both you and the City contribute to the overall cost of coverage. Dental Insurance - Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following hire. Employees, their spouse and dependent children are eligible for coverage. Life Insurance - The city pays to provide coverage valued at one times your annual salary. Supplemental insurance is available for employees to purchase. Optional coverage for dependents is also available for purchase. Retirement: - NC Local Government Retirement System -All benefits eligible employees make a mandatory 6% contribution every pay period. - Deferred Compensation - The city contributes an amount equal to 4.5% of the annual salary to a 401(k) plan regardless of employee contribution. Employees may choose to contribute additional money to the 401(k) or 457 deferred compensation plans, without a match from the City, within the IRS guidelines. Paid Leave (offered to employees working at least 1,000 hours annually*): - Sick Leave - 12 days accrued each year - Annual Leave - Accrual based on years of service and classification. Employees can earn from 10 to 24 days each year. - Holidays - 13 paid holidays annually - Paid Parental Leave - Six weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption or placement of a child (must run concurrently with FMLA). *Part-Time Employees will earn paid leave benefits on a pro-rated basis. Miscellaneous: - Tuition reimbursement - Employee Assistance Program - Short & Long Term Disability - Cancer & Critical Illness - Accident Insurance - Whole Life Insurance - Credit Union membership Note: The City of Wilmington is on a bi-weekly pay cycle. New employees should expect to recieve their first paycheck approximately 3 weeks after their start date. **This is intended to be a brief overview of the benefits offered. Please visit our website at for more information.** 01 Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, the use of NA or see application or resume, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process . Do you acknowledge that you must answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application? Yes 02 Please select the driver license option that best applies to you: I do not have a valid driver license I currently have a Class C or standard non-commercial driver's license I currently have a Class B CDL I currently have a Class A CDL 03 I understand that this position requires a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), and if I do not already have one, I am required to obtain a Class A CDL within 12 months of my hire date. Yes No 04 I have the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Yes No 05 Which best describes your highest level of education? Did not graduate High School High School Diploma or GED Some College Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctorate Degree 06 How many years of experience do you have maintaining, trimming, pruning, transplanting, and removing trees? I have no experience less than 1 year 1 year to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 5 years 5 years to less than 10 years 10 years or more 07 How many years of experience do you have operating tools and machinery that are required of this position? Example : Saws, ropes, bucket truck I have no experience less than 1 year 1 year to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 5 years 5 years to less than 10 years 10 years or more 08 Please identify the company/agency/organization where you gained the experience described in question #6 and #7. Note: These employers must be listed in the work history section on your employment application to receive credit. Entering "N/A' or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response. 09 Do you have prior work experience climbing, maneuvering, and working effectively in trees using rope and tree saddle? Note: experience MUST be detailed on the application to receive credit. Yes No 10 This position requires working at heights over 70' in a bucket. Please acknowledge that you understand this is a requirement of the position. Yes 11 Do you understand that this position is considered essential and you may be required to work before, during and/or after periods of inclement weather? Yes 12 Do you understand that per Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requirements, prospective drivers that have failed or refused a DOT drug or alcohol pre-employment test within the past two years from an employer who did not hire them may not be eligible for employment? Yes 13 The hiring salary for the position is posted on the job posting. Salary determination is supported by budget availability and qualifications of the candidate to maintain internal equity. Please acknowledge that you understand this process. Yes No Required Question