Job Detail
Tree Trimmer
Location: Columbia SC
Salary:
TREE TRIMMER - FORESTRY & BEAUTIFICATION
105
$28,866.01 - 36,058.27
JOB SUMMARY
This position performs skilled and semi-skilled work involved in pruning and removing trees in City rights-of-way and on other City properties; and performs other work as required. This class works according to some procedures but decides how or when to do things; work is reviewed regularly by supervisor.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Prunes or removes trees in City rights-of-way and on other properties as directed;
- Drives and operates trucks and bucket truck; operates specialized tree felling equipment, small and large chain saws, wood chippers stump grinders and other tools and equipment as necessary to complete assigned duties;
- Loads / unloads materials onto vehicles;
- Cleans and removes debris from work sites;
- Inspects equipment to ensure proper and safe working condition; reports defects or required maintenance to the supervisor;
- Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of assigned tools and equipment;
- Assists in providing instruction and leadership of lower-level crew members as assigned;
- Performs all work in compliance with all policies and procedures and standards of quality and safety;
- Attends training as required to enhance job knowledge and skills; and
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
- High school diploma or GED;
- Six (6) months relevant prior work experience;
- Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License;
- Be able to obtain South Carolina Class “B” Driver’s License within one (1) year from the date of hire or promotion.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is considered heavy in nature and involves constantly lifting, pushing or raising objects, exerting between 50 and 75 pounds of force on a recurring basis and over 100 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
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