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Municipal Tree Care - Ground Operations Specialist

Location: Savannah, GA
Salary:

Purpose

This position is responsible for the care and removal of city trees.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates a chainsaw, brush chipper, and dump truck.
•  Assists with setting up and tying ropes and rigging for pruning and tree removals.
•  Participates in the planting of trees.
• Assists in grinding of stumps through removal of chipped debris.
•  Traffic control measures at work sites.
•  Keeps work area clear of debris, cleans up limbs and branches, and rakes the work site.
• Inspects and maintains assigned equipment.
•  Responds to after-hours emergencies as needed.
•  Serves on the city's critical response team.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; with one year of tree maintenance experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess, or be able to achieve in 6 months, a valid Class B commercial driver's license.

Additional Requirements

Valid driver's license; background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.  The final score on this examination will consist of a rating of education and experience, plus veterans' preference points, if eligible. The names of all competitors rated eligible for appointment will be placed on the proper register according to their final scores. 

Additional Information

• Knowledge of tree care and removal procedures and safety techniques.
• Knowledge of tree species.
• Knowledge of the city's emergency response plan as it relates to the assigned area.
• Skill in the operation of chainsaws, chippers, and other job related equipment.
• Skill in the maintenance and repair of assigned equipment.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Link to City of Savannah Job Opportunity Wenbsite:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/savannah/jobs/2117408/ground-operations-specialist

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