Job Description

Posting number: 26/74G22/08MZ

Department: Public Works, Facilities & Parks

Division: Roads & Bridges

Job classification: SENIOR TREE TRIMMER

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Public Safety, Public Works, Maintenance, Grounds & Landscaping

Exam#: 26/74G22/08MZ

The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

Examples of duties

• Climbs, trims, tops and falls trees.
• Operates large and small chainsaws, aerial bucket, hydraulic pruners; maneuvers climbing gear.
• Coordinates tree work to be done throughout the County with Road District Superintendents.
• Rigs ropes in trees and determines placement of ropes for easiest and safest removal of limbs; ties special knots used for climbing and removal of limbs.
• Determines limbs to be removed or trimming to be done in order to have a well trimmed and balanced tree.
• Sets up job sites and assures proper safety precautions are taken; sets up barricades; flags traffic.

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Senior Tree Trimmer

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Thorough knowledge of:

• Methods, procedures, tools and equipment used in climbing, trimming and removing trees.
• Safety methods used when trimming around power lines, structures and populated areas and CAL-OSHA safety standards as they relate to this position.
• Rope knots commonly used in tree work such as Bowline, Running Bowline, Timber Hitch, Clove Hitch with Half Hitch, Repelling Knot (Monkey Fist).
• Characteristics of trees common to the area in order to estimate the health of trees.

Some knowledge of:

• Basic math sufficient to keep timecards and service records and to take measurements.

Skill and Ability to:

• Plan, assign, train, direct and evaluate the work of others.
• Skillfully and safely climb, trim and fell trees.
• Safely operate tools and equipment used in tree work such as chainsaws, pruners, aerial bucket, chipper, etc.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Read maps.
• Read and write English at a level sufficient to follow oral and written instructions and to complete basic time and equipment records.
• Develop and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain good public relations.

Qualifications

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Experience:
At least three years of experience performing duties equivalent to that of a Tree Trimmer in Monterey County.

Supplemental information

REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possess a valid California Class A driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency. Incumbents are required to report for duty within 30 minutes of notification of call to emergency duty.

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the J Unit Benefit Summary Sheet This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.