What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tree Trimmer position at County of Riverside?
The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.
The County of Riverside Transportation and Land Management Agency has an opportunity for a Tree Trimmer, located in Riverside.
The incumbent will support the department by performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the maintenance and trimming of trees to promote their health and appearance, trimming to clear for traffic, power or telephone lines in a manner which accomplishes the objective without creating hazards or delays.
The selected individual must have the ability to climb trees using hooks and ropes to reach heights up to 100 feet and operating a boom bucket and work in such a manner so as not to damage property within the debris zone.
The Tree Trimmer is a journey level classification and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. • Climb trees using climbing hooks and ropes or boom bucket; trim trees with chain and circular saws in order to clear power and telephone lines, shape trees, and provide traffic clearance.
• Work in such a manner that falling limbs do not damage property.
• Trim trees and brush from ground level; fell trees; cut up limbs and trees with chain saw, and feed cut limbs and brush into chipper.
• Sharpen saw blades and maintain equipment; drive County/equipment trucks.
• Work as grounds worker for other trimmers by raising and lowering tools and tree limbs with ropes; ensure safe practices. Experience
One year of working with a tree trimming crew, which included training in tree climbing and working from boom bucket.
Other Requirements
Valid California Driver License - Class A or B
The majority of this position will entail working outdoors in inclement weather conditions (rain, sleet, wind and Summer temperatures exceeding 115 degrees Fahrenheit).
Department of Transportation
For those positions designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive, applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug-screening. (A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for County employment). Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers are also required.
Applicants must submit a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record prior to hire.
Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random, reasonable suspicion/cause, return-to-duty, and post-accident.
Knowledge Of
The materials, methods, and equipment used in tree trimming, felling, and topping; safety rules and practices pertaining to tree trimming work.
Ability To
Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; climb and work at considerable heights; maintain equipment; understand and follow instructions. GENERAL INFORMATION
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Richard Griego at rgriego@rivco.org
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Salary : $53,975 - $69,707
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