City of Palo Alto Hiring for Tree Trimmer/Line Clearer at Palo Alto, California Full Time

Tree Trimmer/Line Clearer

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Tree Trimmer/Line Clearer

Salary

$70,720.00 – $86,777.60 Annually

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Department

Public Works Department

Job Number

202100219

Closing

2/24/2022 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description

THE DEPARTMENT:

Palo Alto’s Urban Forestry Section operates within of the Public Services Division of the Public Works Department. The Section is responsible for the maintenance of city owned trees and the implementation of the Urban Forest Master Plan. The Section’s Electric Line Clearance Program works closely with the Utilities Department. Palo Alto is the only city in California that offers a full array of utility services to its citizens and businesses. Palo Alto has a tradition of over 100 years of successful public utility operations.

THE POSITION:

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in joining the City of Palo Alto’s – Public Works Department Urban Forestry section as a Tree Trimmer Line Clearer. The Tree Trimmer Line Clearer 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.

The department is currently recruiting for two Tree Trimmer Line Clearer positions.

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.

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

Essential Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

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

• 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.

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:

High school graduate or GED preferred.

Three years 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 Aborist 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.

Vaccination Status: The City of Palo Alto recently implemented a COVID19 vaccination policy, which requires employees reporting to work onsite to be vaccinated or regularly tested. Upon your start date, you will be asked your COVID19 vaccination status. If vaccinated, we will ask to see a copy of your vaccination card. A member of our Benefits team will explain the policy in more detail once onboarded.

• Please upload your OSHA approved Qualified Line Clearance/Tree Trimmer certificate with your application *