Tree Trimmer I/II

　　Salary

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　　Location

　　Orlando, FL

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　24-068

　　Department

　　Families, Parks and Recreation

　　Division

　　Parks

　　Opening Date

　　01/13/2024

　　Closing Date

　　Continuous

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Description

　　Starting Salary:

　　Tree Trimmer I: $17.52 - $22.34 hourly, depending on qualifications

　　Tree Trimmer II: $18.58 - $23.69 h ourly, depending on qualifications

　　Who We Are

　　Orlando, The City Beautiful

　　For most of Orlando’s history we’ve been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we’re also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We’re transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.

　　This didn’t happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.

　　Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city’s potential.

　　Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.

　　NATURE OF WORK:

　　Performs skilled work trimming, pruning, and falling trees, removing diseased, broken, or hazardous limbs from trees, or the removal of entire tree when required. Operates heavy trucks such as bucket trucks, claw loaders, etc. for trimming or removal of brush or wood. Work is performed under supervision of a Crew Leader and is reviewed while in progress and upon completion for results obtained. Work is performed outdoors and employee is exposed to weather conditions, insects, and extreme heights.

　　Minimum Requirements

　　TREE TRIMMER I: High School Graduate or equivalent, plus one (1) year of experience in Tree Trimming, to include knowledge of tree maintenance procedures, use of climbing saddle, pruning saw, chain saw, ropes and knots, chipper and A-frame required; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. May be required to operate bucket truck. A Commercial Drivers License Class B is required.

　　TREE TRIMMER II: Same as Tree Trimmer I, above, but requires two (2) years experience as specified, and a Commercial Drivers License Class B is required.

　　VALID DRIVER LICENSE FROM ANY STATE MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. VALID FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE MUST BE PRESENTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

　　IMPORTANT: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 407.246.2062.

　　Supplemental Information

　　City of Orlando Benefits (https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Apply-for-a-City-Job/Benefits#section-1)

　　If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:

　　Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;

　　Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;

　　Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or

　　Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree

　　01

　　A valid driver license from any state is required for this position. If you possess a Florida DL, enter the DL number (no dashes or spaces) and expiration date in the space provided. Please follow the format shown: Example: X123123121230 Exp 01/01/2022 If you possess a valid driver license from another state or country, enter OTHER STATE. If you do not possess a valid driver license at this time, enter NONE.

　　02

　　Do you posses a Commercial Drivers License Class B or higher?

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　What is the highest level of education you have attained?

　　Less than high school

　　High school graduate or equivalent (GED)

　　Technical school completed

　　Some college (less than 60 semester credits)

　　Associate degree or equivalent (60 or more semester credits)

　　Bachelor degree (120 or more semester credits)

　　Master degree

　　Doctorate degree

　　04

　　How much full-time work experience do you have in Tree Trimming to include knowledge of tree maintenance procedures, use of climbing saddle, pruning saw, chain saw, ropes and knots, chipper and A-frame?

　　You must include details in your application or resume.

　　None

　　Some but less than one year

　　Between one and three years

　　Between three and five years

　　Between five and seven years

　　More than seven years

　　05

　　Have you ever operated a box truck?

　　Yes

　　No

　　06

　　Which of the following do you have do you have at least one year of work experience doing or using?

　　Check all that apply. Include ALL work related details in your online application or resume. This includes job titles, job duties, equipment operated, etc.

　　Climbing Saddle

　　Pruning Saw

　　Chain Saw

　　Ropes and Knots

　　Chipper

　　A-Frame

　　I have no experience

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　　City of Orlando

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