Tree Trimmer

See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.

Tree Trimmer positions climb trees using ropes, slings, or saddles to perform tree pruning, cabling and bracing; use and maintain a variety of hand and power tools; train and lead the work of assigned personnel; drive and maintain a vehicle; and perform other duties as assigned.
  
      NOTES:

• Employees in job classifications represented by AFSME Local 127 are scheduled to receive the following general wage increase: 5% effective 7/1/25.
• Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• Tree Trimmer employees may be required to work at heights over 60 feet, in adverse weather conditions, and on nights or weekends in emergency situations.
• Some Tree Trimmer employees may be required to drive and operate a hydraulically controlled personnel boom (aerial tower truck) to maintain trees.
• Tree Trimmer employees who have a Mobile Crane Operator certification may be eligible for additional pay.
• Tree Trimmer employees may be required to work overtime, weekends, stand-by, and/or holidays for which they may receive additional pay.

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
 

EXPERIENCE: Six months of full-time experience performing tree maintenance work requiring the use of ropes, and hand and power equipment. Qualifying experience MUST include climbing trees with ropes to maintain trees which are at least 30 feet in height.
  
      NOTE:

• City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

 LICENSE:  A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
  
      NOTE:

• Some Tree Trimmer positions will be required to obtain a California Class B Driver License within six months from the date of hire.

 
HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

• Experience operating a hydraulically controlled personnel boom (aerial tower truck).
• Certification as a Tree Worker/Climber Specialist and/or Arborist from the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).

 
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):

• For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may constitute cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.

Rev. 1 -  March 21, 2025 (New Recruitment Date)

Salary : $50,794 - $60,486