Position: Tree Trimmer

Position Summary:

Performs general semi-skilled manual work in the trimming and shaping of trees; does related work as required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Completing work orders:
• Traveling to work location by truck;
• Climbing trees as necessary to cut away dead and diseased wood;
• Removing trees from areas which are not in close proximity to power lines and buildings;
• Topping, shaping, thinning and pruning trees;
• Operating trucks and driving to and from work sites and hauling wood;
• Operating and performing minor maintenance or hand and power equipment such as power saws, chippers, hand saws, pruning hooks, earth auger, etc.; and
• Keeping all climbing equipment in safe working condition and keeping chain saws sharpened.

Qualifications:

• Some knowledge of common methods, skill s and practices used in trimming and removing trees;
• Working knowledge of the operation and care of required equipment, hazards involved and necessary safety precautions;
• Ability to climb trees;
• Ability to understand and follow simple verbal and written instructions;
• Willingness to work outside under varying working conditions; and
• Must be able to stand heights.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

Completion of a standard high school diploma or GED; some experience in tree trimming, tree removal work, operation of trucks and other tree removal equipment; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Certification:

Possession of an appropriate and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle Operator’s License (Class A restricted commercial) with driving record indicating five (5) or fewer current points of which no more than three (3) shall have been accumulated as a result of traffic violations occurring while operating a Board of Education vehicle.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

None.