Tree Service Worker

Tree Service Worker

Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in the trimming and removing of trees during regular working hours and emergency overtime call-outs (nighttime, ice storms, snowstorms, wind storms, etc.) in and around high voltage wires, houses, and other obstacles; plants and maintains trees on public property; performs related work as required. Services trees by utilizing the skills and knowledge of climbing using safety saddles, ropes, safety belt, spurs, and by operating and utilizing aerial tower equipment in and around high voltage wires; prunes, trims, braces, and cables trees; traces and paints tree wounds; determines safest and most efficient method of removing limbs and felling trees; ropes and lowers large limbs to ground in safe manner; fells trees, cuts logs, loads and unloads logs and brush; prepares trees for planting, digs holes, and plants, waters, stakes, wraps, mulches, fertilizes, and sprays trees in public areas; loads and unloads small trees from trucks and trailers; uses a variety of hand and power tools and equipment such as chain saws, sprayers, power augers, chippers, loaders, tree spades, hydraulic pruners, backhoes, trucks, and aerial tower equipment; assists in setting up displays for various Forestry, Arts Commission and Toledo Botanical Gardens programs and functions such as Toledo Festival of the Arts, Autumn Celebrations, etc.

Knowledge of tree trimming, tree treatment, and tree removal methods and techniques; the hazards and safety precautions of the work; rigging and roping methods; tree varieties and properties or characteristics of each type of tree; tree planting methods and techniques; aerial rescue techniques and procedures. Skill in the use of tools and equipment of the trade; climbing and performing tree work safely in high and hazardous locations, such as around high voltage wires. Ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds; use hand and power tools and special equipment; establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, superiors, vendor representatives and clients.

Ability to read at the 10th grade reading level; two (2) years of experience in the care and maintenance of trees utilizing aerial tower equipment and by climbing; successful completion of an approved, certification in a tree trimmer training program may be substituted for one (1) year of the experience requirement. The successful completion of an Associate's Degree in Forestry, Urban Forestry, or a related field may be substituted for the requisite two (2) years of experience. Must obtain a temporary permit for a Class A Commercial Driver's License without restriction as to the operation of vehicles with air brakes upon appointment and must obtain valid license by completion of probationary period. Must be able to properly lift objects weighing up to approximately ninety (90) lbs. Must be a certified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer within one year of appointment.

The physical demands described within this job description 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. In this position, the employee will occasionally stand, sit and walk. This employee will frequently lift, push, pull, carry, climb and/or move up to 50-100 pounds. Frequent stooping, kneeling, crawling and crouching may occur with this position. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position. The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In this position, the work is predominately outside. This employee will frequently handle simple and power grasping chainsaws, bucket operation and speed loaders. The noise level in the work environment is very loud. This employee will be exposed to dust and fumes, poor ventilation, gases and other toxic/caustic chemicals frequently.