Experienced Arborist Climber

Job Summary

Person performs general and increasingly skilled tree maintenance and care involving moderate responsibility, complexity, and variety. Under the general supervision of the Arborist, and using sophisticated rigging techniques, the jobholder prunes away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain proper clearance of the right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, structure, and value of trees on public properties, City parks, and around public buildings

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains, trims, transplants and removes trees.
• Operates 65-foot aerial bucket truck to perform tree maintenance activities.
• Prunes trees using safety equipment and tools, to eliminate hazards and preserve tree health.
• Fells dead or dangerous trees using chain saws, ropes and aerial bucket truck.
• Sharpens chain saw chains with a hand file and performs minor field repairs.
• Conducts visual inspections of trees along right of way, parks, alleys, and other public properties to determine corrective action necessary to alleviate any problems.
• Implements traffic control measures at job sites, including sign placement, traffic control arrow-board and coning.
• Assists in investigating work requests and makes recommendations regarding the type of work to be performed.
• Operates and feeds the chipper and enforces safety rules.
• Operates power driven machinery such as a chain saw, hydraulic pruning equipment, gasoline powered hedge trimmer, stump grinder or other similarly sized equipment.
• Cleans debris from tree trimming or removal operations using a shovel, rake or other tools.
• Responds to questions and concerns from the public; provides information as appropriate and resolves complaints.
• Tracks daily assignments and keeps supervisor up to date on work tasks.
• Performs data entry of work orders and maintenance on TreeKeeper software.
• Responds to emergencies and inclement weather conditions as required.
• Operates a motor vehicle on a regular basis observing legal and defensive driving practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Two (2) years of related experience and/or training in tree care and trimming or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:

• A valid driver's license (equivalent to Maryland Class C or better)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $30