CIty of Burbank seeks Senior Tree Trimmer
2/21/2012 - Burbank, CA
The City of Burbank has an immediate opportunity available for a qualified individual to perform various duties as a Senior Tree Trimmer.
In this positon, you will trim, prune, and maintain street and park trees, working from the ground, from ladders and aerial devices, and by climbing trees with the aid of ropes, climbers, safety belts and aerial towers; use small and large power equipment and hand tools to cut and trim trees; plant and remove trees; irrigate, cultivate, chemically spray and fertilize trees and shrubs; supervise the work of tree trimmers who are working on the same assignment; and supervise a tree trimming crew in Leadworker’s absence. Selected candidate may be required to drive a light or heavy truck, or operate stump remover, crane truck, root cutters, spray rig, brush chippers, and skip loader and attachments; and may also be required to cut and remove concrete, and make immediate minor repairs to damaged irrigation systems.
Requirements include two years of recent paid full-time experience in general tree maintenance work, including tree trimming and tree climbing; and a valid California Class “A” Driver’s License or equivalent and certification as a Tree Worker by the International Society of Arboriculture Western Chapter are required at time of hiring. A crane certification may be required based on job assignment. Knowledge of characteristics pertaining to common shade and ornamental trees used for park and street trees; the methods and equipment used in planting, bracing, spraying, injecting, pruning, trimming and removing trees and shrubs; and willingness to observe good safety practices; and the ability to follow written and oral directions; safely drive a light or heavy truck and safely operate a crane truck and aerial device; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public also needed.
Employees in this classification are required by applicable laws and regulations to have respiratory protection and selected candidate shall comply with the American National Standards Institute’s requirements on Practices for Respiratory Protection.
We offer a starting salary of $ 3,412 to $4,703 per month plus superb benefits including City-contributed retirement plan, cafeteria-style health benefits, and tuition reimbursement.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City of Burbank application. Please apply online at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/burbankca or to obtain an application, please visit Human Resources, or call our 24-hour Jobline at 818-238-5000. Completed application must be returned NO LATER THAN 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 2, 2012 to Human Resources, City of Burbank, 301 E. Olive Avenue, Suite 101, Burbank, CA 91502. The City of Burbank is an Equal Opportunity Employer.