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TREE SERVICE TECHNICIAN II - 0426

@ City of Greenville
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Greenville, South Carolina, United States
$25-$32/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Remove trees, Prune trees, Perform storm cleanup
Requirements Summary:High school diploma or equivalent; 2+ years tree care experience; FEMA ICS 100, 552, and 700 within 3 months; aerial lift/bucket truck certification within 6 months.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Bucket truck, Chainsaw, Woodchipper, Dump truck, Skid steer, Excavator, Cityworks, Rigging equipment
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Job Description

About the Department


The City is offering a Sign-On Bonus for Public Works Operations positions: $500 with first paycheck and 2% of gross earnings during first year of employment at first anniversary.

Job Summary
Under regular direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, assists in performing tree service operations such as stump removal, tree removal, tree pruning and trimming according to International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) standards. Assists with removal of trees on City property and the disposal of all debris. Cleans up tree debris and removes trees that have fallen on roads and/or private property. Organizes and maintains tree maintenance equipment and vehicles. Supports special events and other specialized activities. Subject to on-call availability and overtime for tree emergencies and weather-related events to include some nights and weekends. Assists with staff training. Acts as the Tree Maintenance Supervisor in his/her absence.

Position Duties

Essential Functions
 Essential Functions  % of Time
  • Remove and Prune Trees: Perform all tree care operations following American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z133 Safety Requirements for Arboriculture Operations. Assist Tree Maintenance Supervisor with the set up and cleanup of each job site. Perform traffic control/lane closures according to Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Assist with rigging using proper techniques to ensure safety/security of each jobsite. Assist with the removal of trees on City property and the disposal of all debris including limbs and branches. Assist in performing stump removal, tree pruning and trimming according to ISA standards. Operate bucket trucks, spider lift and other specialized equipment as needed. Remove tree limbs and branches using chain saws. Chip limbs/branches using woodchipper and/ load into dump truck. Inspect all tree servicing equipment and perform preventative maintenance when needed. Assist with tree selection and planting in accordance with the City’s Tree Ordinance.
75%
  • Provide Storm Related Clean-up (On-Call): Clean up tree debris caused by storm related events to include removing trees that have fallen from City property onto roads and/or private property. Document work performed after hours and report to management. Assist with reporting information to Risk Management concerning property damage to include photographs, and location details. Document information in City’s risk management system. Ensure all equipment and supplies are inspected and back in proper working order at the conclusion of an emergency event.
15%
  • Support Special Projects and Events: Install and remove street pole and overhead banners as needed within the central business district in accordance with the City’s special event schedule. Assist with the set-up and clean-up of special events and assist with various City related projects. Provide maintenance and replacement of lights on the Main Street trees as needed. Assist other rights-of-way crews and other departments with debris removal as directed.
10%
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Job Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Over two (2) years of experience in tree care operations.
  • FEMA Certifications ICS 100, 552, and 700 within three (3) months of hire.
  • Aerial lift/bucket truck safety certification within six (6) months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Heavy equipment operation to include mini-excavators, skid steers, and related equipment. 
  • Horticulture experience. 
  • ISA certification.
  • Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ).
  • Valid South Carolina Class A CDL.
Driver's License Requirements
  • Valid South Carolina Class D Driver's License at hire.
  • Valid South Carolina Class B Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) within three (3) weeks of hire, or the equivalent CLP from their state of residence.
  • Valid South Carolina Class B CDL with air brake provision within three (3) months of hire, or the equivalent CDL from their state of residence.
  • Please be advised: Applicants who do not intend to relocate to South Carolina, must reside in a neighboring State (Georgia or North Carolina) and must meet the same CDL requirements as residents of South Carolina. In addition, employees residing in a neighboring state are required to provide to the City of Greenville an annual Motor Vehicle Record from their state’s Department of Motor Vehicles at the sole cost of the employee.
Performance Requirements
Knowledge of:
  • Rigging practices with rope, blocks, and lowering devices.
  • ANSI Z133 Safety Requirements for Arboriculture Operations.
  • ANSI 300a Standards for proper tree care.
  • Safe work practices and methods.
  • Basic knowledge of Cityworks.
Ability to:
  • Properly configure and rig tree parts safely to ground.
  • Properly prune young trees from the ground.
  • Perform pruning by running bucket truck and making proper cuts.
  • Work in inclement weather conditions including cold rain, wind, heat, snow, sleet, etc.
  • Serve on-call for tree emergencies and weather-related events.
  • Deal with a system of real numbers and practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions, and measurement.
  • Write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.
  • Read basic communication using common two or three syllable words.
  • Operate tools and equipment to include bucket trucks (CDL and non-CDL), chainsaws, hand saws, front end loaders, backhoes, chains, hand tools, pole saws, ropes, lowering devices, dump truck (CDL), skid steer, ditch witch, stump grinder, chipper, large sprayer, spider lift, and excavator.
  • Utilize specialized software and systems to include the City's risk management system. 

Other Qualifications

Working Conditions
Primary Work Location: Outdoors.
Protective Equipment Required: Safety glasses, safety vest, ear plugs or earmuffs, steel-toed boots, chainsaw pants, gloves, seat belts, fall protection, and hard hat. 
Environmental/Health and Safety Factors:  
Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk. Daily exposure to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, and physical hazards. Constant exposure to mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, fire hazards, explosives, and physical danger or abuse. Rare exposure to communicable diseases.
Physical Demands:  
Constantly requires standing, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, handling/grasping, kneeling, crawling, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, balancing, bending, crouching and stooping, hearing, twisting, and talking. Frequently requires foot controls. Very heavy strength demands include exerting 100-150 pounds occasionally, exerting 50-100 pounds frequently, or exerting from 20-50 pounds constantly.
Mental Demands:  
Frequently requires time pressures, frequent change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, tedious or exacting work, noisy/distracting environment, emergency situations, irregular schedule/overtime and working closely with others as part of a team.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.