Job Description

Position Title:

Line Clearance Arborist (or Apprentice)

Job Posting Closing Date:

09/27

Provo City is looking for a full-time Line Clearance Apprentice or Arborist to provide skilled power line tree clearance work in support of Provo City’s utility and street tree maintenance programs.

This position includes working around power lines to clear trees and other debris as well as other general maintenance duties. Qualified applicants interested in performing this work for Provo City are encouraged to apply.

Job Details

What is the compensation package?

Pay Range: (G25, G27) $24.74 - $40.49 per hour (depending on qualifications)

Provo City offers generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans, including 401k and 401k matching; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; educational assistance; competitive pay; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market. Employees also receive great perks: free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena, a Provo Library card, 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course, and others. For more information about benefits click here.

What are the main duties?

• Climb trees using safety devices and harnesses.
• Remove tree limbs and other items that obstruct wires.
• Assist in performing rigging maneuvers with ropes, blocks, slings, and other tools and equipment.
• Provide maintenance care including planting, watering, spraying, sweeping, fertilizing, pruning, and anchoring trees.
• Cable, brace, tie, bolt, stake, and guy trees and branches to provide support.
• Safely operate or assist in operating various power tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Empty various containers into trucks and receptacles.
• Set out flags and cones for work site safety.
• Assist other crew and staff members as needed and perform other related duties as required.

What are the minimum qualifications?

Provo City will honor equivalent combinations of job-related education and experience (substituting each one year of education/training for six months of experience).

Apprentice

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• A valid, lawful Commercial Driver License.
• One year of experience as a tree trimmer.
• Flagger Training Certification.
• Registration as a Tree Trimmer Apprentice (Line Clear) with the Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship USA program.

Line Clearance Arborist

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• A valid, lawful Commercial Driver License.
• Two years of experience as a power line clearance tree trimmer.
• Flagger Training Certification.
• Completion of a Tree Trimmer (Line Clear) program with the Department of Labor’s Apprenticeship USA program.
• A Utah Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator's License is preferred.

What is the selection process?

Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted, with the first screening being held on September 28, 2026. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.

If selected for hire, candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Why Provo City?

Provo is a strong, community-centered city with thriving neighborhoods, dedicated residents, and a deep tradition of service and innovation. We build on these strengths by making city government more transparent and efficient, expanding diverse and affordable housing, revitalizing local business districts, and investing in smarter infrastructure and transportation. By planning growth thoughtfully and managing resources responsibly, we maintain a future for Provo that is vibrant, connected and welcoming for families, students, seniors, and business for generations to come. All of this makes Provo well-managed, friendly, economically vibrant, and livable for people at all stages of life. Visit provo.gov to learn more!

Provo City is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40