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Tree Trimmer

Location: Columbia, SC
Salary: $28,866.81 - 36,084.27

TREE TRIMMER - FORESTRY & BEAUTIFICATION

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$28,866.81 - 36,084.27

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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