Tree Maintenance Technician Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Tree Maintenance Technician City of Charlotte – 3.9 Charlotte, NC Job Details Full-time $23 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications Customer service CDL A Mid-level Microsoft Office High school diploma or GED Computer skills Automotive diagnostics Communication skills

Full Job Description Date Opened:

Friday, May 23, 2025 12:00

AM Close Date:

Thursday, June 05, 2025 12:00

AM Department:

General Services Department Salary:

$23.00 – $0.00 Commensurate with Experience SUMMARY This position is based in the Landscape Management Section of the General Services Department and is responsible for providing technical and administrative support for tree maintenance operations. We are offering a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Properly and safely operate small to medium-scale arboriculture equipment, including: Stump grinder Wood chipper Bucket truck Grapple Truck Knuckle Boom Supervise crew in the absence of the Crew Chief Maintain (clean, sharpen, make minor repairs) assigned tools and equipment Assist in manual labor and flagging traffic as required Comply with all safety rules so that all jobs and tasks are performed in a safe manner according to City safety policies, COOT, NCDOT, and OSHA regulations May be required to work in adverse weather and environmental conditions Participate in the emergency on-call program (includes nights and weekends)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Arboriculture experience with knowledge in tree identification and diagnosing insect and disease issues Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to prepare accurate daily work reports Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to work effectively with others Ability to execute tasks with attention to detail

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Graduate or equivalent NC Class A Commercial Drivers License

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check. Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports. Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments. The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays. For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email . The City of Charlotte is committed to making the job application process accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modification will be provided. To make a request, please email , call 704-962-6168, or visit us in person at 700 4th St., Charlotte, NC 28202 .

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees. The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.