TREE TRIMMER bei City of National City, CA
City of National City, CA · National City, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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About the Department
THE CITY:
National City’s multi-cultural population, mild climate and central location make National City a great place to live and work. The City takes great pride in its rich history and traditions, diverse cultures, dynamic and progressive atmosphere, strong community spirit, schools, neighborhoods and vibrant business districts. National City, San Diego County’s second oldest city, is truly “In the center of it all.” National City is 10 minutes from everywhere and positioned for prosperity, with proximity to the San Diego Bay, US-Mexico border, downtown San Diego, international airport, rail, San Diego State University, and other colleges and universities. National City is circled by interstates 5 and 805, and highways 54 and 15. For more information on the City of National City, please visit our website at:www.nationalcityca.gov
THE DEPARTMENT:
The Engineering & Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining the City's public assets, including infrastructure, right of way, parks, facilities and the City’s vehicle and equipment fleet. The Engineering Division oversees the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), Storm Water & Environmental Compliance, Traffic Safety, and Engineering Permits, Plan Checks and Inspections for private development. The Public Works operations team provides essential services for the community through its four Divisions: Streets & Wastewater Maintenance, Parks Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance, and Fleet & Equipment Maintenance.
THE JOB:
Under general supervision, to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the care and maintenance of street and park trees, including the climbing and trimming of trees and the operation of related hand and power equipment; and perform related duties as required.
ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE:
This position typically works a 4/10 workweek from 6:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Thursday, and must be available to respond to after hours and weekend emergency call outs on the weekends or in the evenings when needed.
Position Duties
Performs skilled high tree trimming from aerial equipment or climbs trees with rope and saddle; performs low trimming from ground or ladder; uses hand and power saws; trims or removes excess, dead, or diseased limbs or branches; operates brush chipper, spray rig, aerial tower, stump cutter, tree mover, backhoe, skip loader, water tanker, and other park maintenance equipment; plants and removes trees; sharpens and maintains equipment; may supervise, lead, and assist a tree crew in the performance of its duties; transplants trees and shrubs; may be assigned to perform other park and facility maintenance duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of skilled, journey-level tree maintenance experience.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN: Tools, equipment, and materials used in the maintenance of trees; safety regulations and procedures; common names of common trees; proper methods for using rope and saddle and aerial tower in trimming operations; proper methods for cutting branches and limbs and thinning and elevating a tree; proper methods for planting and transplanting trees and shrubs.
ABILITY TO: Perform heavy and physically demanding work for lengthy and continuous periods of time; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; climb a tree of great height using a rope and saddle or aerial tower; work in trees at heights as high as 60 feet; operate motorized equipment and tools used in tree maintenance in a safe and effective manner; properly use and care for tools, equipment, and materials related to maintenance of trees; keep simple records; establish and maintain effective working relations with others; deal effectively with the public.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid California Commercial Class B driver’s license is required within three (3) months after appointment.
Other Qualifications
Applicants must submit a City application online through the Human Resources Department web page at www.nationacityca.gov. Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education, and training in relation to the requirements of the position, however, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City employment application.
