Electric Line trimmer Position Available In Polk, Florida

Electric Line trimmer City of Bartow – 3.2 Bartow, FL Job Details Full-time $18.41 – $19.33 an hour 2 days ago Qualifications Entry level Under 1 year Full Job Description JOB Performs responsible, semiskilled work trimming and removing trees and limbs near energized electric lines. Collects tree debris for removal and operates a chipper machine. Drives vehicles to work sites. Does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Trimming and removing trees and limbs near energized electric lines; operating equipment; loading trees, brush, and logs.

• Operates ariel lift bucket truck trimming and removing trees and limbs near energized electric conductors.
• Climbs trees and trims near or in energized conductors using ropes and hand lines.
• Assists other departments and citizens in the removal of large trees near homes and buildings.
• Operates digger and crane truck when required.
• Pruning of trees aloft using a bucket truck, or rope and saddle
• Pruning trees from the ground using a variety of hand and power tools
• Providing other tree maintenance as required
• Prunes and maintains trees in accordance with national and local standards to support the City of Bartow Electric grid
• Responds to customer questions or complaints or forwards to supervisor
• Places traffic control signs and flags at job site.
• Mixes chemicals to proper proportions for spraying to protect desirable vegetation.
• Applies herbicide to stumps and small trees.
• Loads and unloads logs, brush and debris and feeds into chipper.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly.
• Trims trees and brush from the ground.
• Drives trucks as needed.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee works outside and is exposed to weather conditions on a daily basis.

The employee regularly visits jobs sites, traverses rough, uneven terrain is active construction areas.

Regularly works around heavy machinery and equipment.

Employee is exposed to hazardous conditions including falling limbs and trees, chainsaws, chippers and heavy equipment.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Performs other related duties as assigned. All City of Bartow employees are considered EOC essential in times of emergency. An e-role will be provided to each employee when an emergency is declared. As a City of Bartow employee, you are a public servant of a local entity and are responsible to adhere to the Florida State Statute governing the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees Florida State Statute Chapter 112. Additionally, all Bartow employees are subject to Chapter 119 of the Florida State Statutes which governs public records.