Tree Trimmer Line Clearer/ Line Clearer Assistant

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　　Tree Trimmer Line Clearer/ Line Clearer Assistant

　　Salary

　　$84,302.40 - $103,480.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Palo Alto, CA

　　Job Type

　　Regular Full-Time

　　Job Number

　　202300324

　　Department

　　Public Works Department

　　Opening Date

　　01/18/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/18/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

　　Description

　　Benefits

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　　Description:

　　The Public Works Department provides services integral to the community daily. The mission of the department is to provide quality services with commitment, courtesy, and pride. In partnership with the Palo Alto community, the Public Works team strives to offer efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible services that make Palo Alto a beautiful, vibrant, and appealing City in which to live and work.

　　Palo Alto’s Urban Forestry operates within the Public Services Division of the Public Works Department. Urban Forestry is responsible for the maintenance of city owned trees, maintaining vegetation clearance from utility infrastructure and assisting with the implementation of the Urban Forest Master Plan. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in joining the City of Palo Alto's Public Works Department Urban Forestry team as a Tree Trimmer Line Clearer or Tree Trimmer Line Clearer Assistant. The Tree Trimmer Line Clearer or Tree Trimmer Line Clearer Assistant works as a member of a small crew to trim trees and clear rights-of-way for electrical power lines, both in front and rear easements.

　　Depending on candidates' qualifications position may be filled at the Tree Trimmer Line Clearer (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/paloaltoca/classspecs/817698?keywords=tree%20trimmer&pagetype=classSpecifications) ($40.53-$49.75 Hourly) or Tree Trimmer Line Clearer Assistant (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/paloaltoca/classspecs/817699?keywords=tree%20trimmer&pagetype=classSpecifications) ($38.20-$46.90 Hourly) level. More than one position may be filled from this posting.

　　Benefits: Fantastic benefits package, to learn more click HERE (https://www.cityofpaloaltoemployee.com/summary-of-benefits) .

　　Schedule: This position requires on-site presence (office/field) Monday through Friday.

　　Compensation: Comprehensive compensation plan, to learn more click HERE. (https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Human-Resources/Labor-Agreements-and-Salary-Schedules)

　　This position is represented by Service Employee International Union (SEIU).

　　Essential Duties:

　　Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

　　Tree Trimmer/Line Clearer

　　Confers with supervisor to plan, review work projects, and make suggestions to better implement the job.

　　Climbs trees using ladders and climbing equipment or works from bucket of an aerial lift truck boom to perform tree maintenance tasks, pruning, or line clearing.

　　Sprays and treats trees for infestation or fertilizing.

　　Establishes safe work zones and adheres to safe work practices including the use of personal protective equipment. Operates all types of tree maintenance equipment such as aerial lift trucks, chainsaws, brush chippers, sprayers, stump grinders, or other tools and equipment.

　　Waters newly planted trees using water truck.

　　Responsible for a high quality of work and safety within the crew.

　　Related Functions:

　　Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.Tree Trimmer/Line Clearer Assistant

　　Climbs trees using ladders, climbing equipment or works from an aerial lift truck to perform tree maintenance tasks, pruning or line clearing.

　　Sprays and treats trees for infestation or fertilizing.

　　Establishes safe work zones and adheres to safe work practices including the use of personal protective equipment.

　　Operates all types of tree maintenance equipment such as aerial lift trucks, chainsaws, brush chippers, sprayers, water truck, stump grinders or other tools and equipment.

　　Trims trees interfering with electrical power lines as directed.

　　Related Functions:

　　Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.Minimum Qualifications:

　　Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities which would typically be acquired through:

　　TREE TRIMMER / LINE CLEARER

　　High school graduate or GED preferred.

　　Three years of experience in trimming trees involving tree climbing and clearing trees from electrical power lines.

　　Possession of OSHA approved Qualified Line Clearance/Tree Trimmer certificate.

　　Possession of Certified Tree Worker or Certified Arborist status from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).

　　Special Requirements:

　　Possession of a valid California Driver's License with ability to obtain Commercial Class B license with tanker endorsement within six months of hire date.

　　Ability to pass drug test as mandated by the Department of Transportation.

　　TREE TRIMMER/LINE CLEARER ASSISTANT

　　High school graduate or GED preferred.

　　Two years in trimming trees involving tree climbing and clearing trees from electrical power lines.

　　Special Requirements:

　　Possession of a valid California Driver's License with ability to obtain Commercial Class B license with tanker endorsement within six months of hire date.

　　Ability to pass drug test as mandated by the Department of Transportation.

　　Supplemental Information:

　　The Selection Process:

　　Applicants will receive recruitment status notifications via email (governmentjobs.com account also has notification status updates).

　　The screening process for this position typically includes a panel interview and skills assessment preceding final interviews with the hiring manager or their designee.

　　Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.

　　The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.