Tree Trimmer II - Park District 5 - Forestry

Posting Type: Open Competitive Work Type: Full Time Nature of Work: This is a skilled crew leader position responsible for coordinating manpower and equipment and training crew members in the safe and efficient use of equipment and in professional arboriculture. Work involves climbing trees and working at heights. Routine assignments are performed with considerable independence and in accordance with established policies and methods. Three (3) years of experience in the climbing, pruning, and maintenance of trees. Must possess a valid Class B commercial driver's license with N endorsement and air brake certification by the end of the probationary period. Pay Range: $27.02 with step increases to $35.61 Hourly and fourteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. An invitation via email to the exam will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to the test for the position. Veteran Points: To claim five (5) points for veteran's preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. Knowledge of the standard methods, materials, tools, and practices used in the pruning and maintenance of trees * Knowledge of the chemicals used in tree pest management * Skill in the use of standard tools and equipment of arboriculture * Ability to interpret Chapter 37, Trees and Vegetation, of the Omaha Municipal Code * Ability to identify types of trees and shrubs and the nature of the diseases they may incur * Ability to safety climb trees and apply chemicals * Ability to operate and service forestry equipment * Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures and guidelines * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Participates in the operation and maintenance of forestry equipment assigned to a crew and inspects all forestry equipment and vehicles * Plans, trains, provides work direction, and participates in the work of a forestry crew engaged in planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, mulching, and applying chemicals to city trees * Operates all types of automotive and forestry equipment * Identifies and removes or directs the removal of dead trees and hazardous limbs from city property * Completes daily activity reports detailing tree operations * Consults with utility companies regarding utility lines and tree and limb removal operations * S. citizenship, permanent residence, or authorization to work. hearing, drug, functional capacity, psychological, vision, and medical tests; Failure to provide the information requested in the application and hiring process in a truthful, timely, accurate, and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of a conditional offer of employment, or termination. Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io: View phone number on click.appcast.io Website: hr.cityofomaha.