TREE TRIMMER en City of Torrance, CA
City of Torrance, CA · Torrance, Estados Unidos De América · Onsite
- Junior
- Oficina en Torrance
About the Department
*Note: An original California DMV K4 record (dated within the last 30 days) MUST be attached with your application.
The Division
The Public Works Streetscape Division is responsible for the maintenance and sustainability of the City’s urban forest which includes all trees in the public right of way. The division is also responsible for the landscape maintenance and improvements on city medians.
The Position
Under general supervision, the Tree Trimmer trims, shapes, and cares for street trees; performs basic tree surgery; maintains and cares for the City's street trees to ensure public safety; prepares work site for tree trimming activities; sets up and removes traffic and pedestrian safety devices including cones, flags, signs, barricades, and caution tape; rims, removes, and maintains street trees from the ground, using aerial lifts, and through proper tree rigging procedures; plants and stakes street trees; responds to emergency calls for tree removal and trimming; follows applicable safety rules and regulations; and performs other related duties, as assigned.
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Position Duties
Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:Graduation from high school or the equivalent and at least one year of paid work experience in tree care. At least one year performing tree maintenance duties including trimming and removing trees using an aerial lift truck and planting trees preferred.
License or Certificate
Must possess and maintain a valid California Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
*Note: An original California DMV K4 record (dated within the last 30 days) MUST be attached with your application.
Applicants must have a good driving record within the past three years; including but not limited to no DUI's, Reckless Driving or Suspensions.
California DMV K4 driving records can be obtained by visiting https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/online/dr/welcome.
Minimum Qualifications
Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. Resumes must include start and end dates reported by month and year for each position held. The first review of applications will be those received by 10/13/2025, 11:59 P.M.
Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:
Performance Test (50%) and Panel Interview (50%) will be tentatively scheduled.
Other Qualifications
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Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 no later than five (5) business days before the test date. For further information, click here.
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination.
Positions under this classification perform "Safety Sensitive" functions as defined by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and are subject to Federal drug and alcohol testing. Pursuant to the US DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations – 49 CFR Part 40, Federal Regulations do not authorize the use of Schedule 1 drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
