Tree Trimmer I

This recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received. The City reserves the right to limit the number of applications to the first 50. This recruitment may close at any time; apply immediately.
The City of Norwalk is seeking an experienced Tree Trimmer I to join our dedicated Public Services Department. If you are passionate about tree care and committed to improving our urban environment, we would love to hear from you!
As a Tree Trimmer I your responsibilities will include trimming, planting, and maintaining city trees and shrubs to encourage healthy growth and enhance aesthetic appeal. You will safely operate tree-trimming equipment and tools and collaborate with team members to uphold the highest standards of public safety and service. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support the department's overall goals.

DEFINITION

Trims, plants, and cares for City trees and shrubs; may lead the work of a crew; performs related duties as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey level class in the Tree Trimmer class series. Positions in this classification perform general tree trimming work under general supervision.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a Tree Trimmer II, Maintenance Worker III, and/or Maintenance Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May exercise general lead responsibility over lower-level maintenance crews.

Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Trims and prunes trees, shrubs, and hedges in parkways, medians, and other City grounds; climbs trees using ropes or spurs; cleans surrounding areas; utilizes various hand, power tools, and equipment, such as pruners, hedgers, clippers, chain-saws, and chipper.

Operates tower trucks in the trimming and pruning of parkway trees; sets up cones and safety indicators; ensures safety of crew and public.

Removes trees that are dead, diseased, or causing damage to concrete; uses stump grinder to remove stump; root prunes trees by using root pruner to prevent further concrete damage; prunes trees to compensate for loss of pruned roots.

Plants trees; prepares ground; waters and fertilizes new tree; uses auger for tree planting.

Braces, cables, and performs cavity repair on trees; performs tree surgery as needed; treats cut surfaces to protect from fungi and insects.

Depending on assignment, makes specific work assignments to crew members and assists in the preparation of performance evaluations; prepares and submits records and reports concerning work performance and materials used; provides assistance in the planning of work projects, including the estimation of supplies, materials, and equipment needed to complete projects.Knowledge of: the methods, materials, and equipment used in trimming and caring for trees and shrubs; methods of rigging such as ropes, lines, tackle, and guy wires and the various knots used for rigging; safety precautions to be observed in tree trimming work; trees, growing patterns and diseases, pesticides and herbicides and proper application.

Ability to: operate and maintain aerial platform, brush chipper, stump cutters, and all types of saws, both manual and power; make proper cuts to drop limbs and remove trees; climb trees with ropes and saddles; follow written and oral instructions; prune trees to get the best effects.

Education and/or Experience
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Example combinations include:

Graduation from high school or equivalent and two years of experience in tree care and maintenance.
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of these positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of these positions, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, grasp, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to pull, push, walk, stand, crouch, kneel and stoop. The employee is occasionally required to balance and climb. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific visual abilities required by these positions include those required for those who operate cars, trucks, and other heavy equipment.
Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electric shock. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud in field settings.
SELECTION PROCESSApply online athttp://www.norwalkca.gov/city-hall/departments/human-resources. Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application. Applicant must be specific in describing qualifications for this position on application. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. Faxed materials or postmarks will not be accepted. Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Candidates with qualifications that best relate to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. Possession of the minimum qualificationsdoes notensure continuation in the selection process. The selection process will include an oral interview and other testing processes designed to predict successful job performance.For a complete copy of the class specification, please clickhere.The City provides preference to military veterans under consideration for initial employment. To claim veteran's preference, an applicant must submit their most recent DD214 form. An eligible veteran is one who has served in the United States armed forces and who has received an honorable discharge.
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities may be requested by callingthe Department of Human Resources at least three (3) business days prior to thescheduled examination/interview date. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute anexpressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified orrevoked without notice.
The City of Norwalk, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws,does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry,marital status, age, religion, disability, sex, or sexual orientation in itsemployment actions, policies, procedures or practices.