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Tree Climber City of Holyoke Tree Climber Holyoke, MA Apply Job Title:
Tree Climber Reports to: City Forester Job Summary:
Department:
Public Works Performs a variety of skilled work involving the trimming, removal, installation, and general maintenance of street and park trees. As a Tree Climber, you will operate and maintain tree maintenance equipment, perform hazard tree assessments, tree planting, and execute related tasks as necessary. Supervisory Responsibilities:
Oversees support crew. Duties/Responsibilities:
? Safely climb trees using ladders, climbing equipment, or aerial lift trucks for tasks such as pruning, limb removal, and line clearing. ? Establish safe work zones and adhere to all safety practices, including the use of personal protective equipment. ? Direct the immediate support crew effectively and safely. ? Operate and maintain various tree maintenance equipment, including aerial lift trucks, chainsaws, brush chippers, and stump grinders. ? Perform cabling, bolting, bracing operations, and incidental cavity work. ? Keep detailed records of work performed, including property damage. ? Respond to public inquiries about tree maintenance work and explain City tree policies. ? Collaborate with the City Forester to plan and review work projects. ? Act as the City Forester in their absence. ? Respond to emergency calls outside normal work hours as required. Required Skills/Abilities:
? Knowledge of materials, equipment, safety measures, and methods for tree care, trimming, removal, planting, and maintenance. ? Ability to direct support crew activities, perform manual labor, monitor supplies, analyze situations, set up safe work sites, learn city geography, and work cooperatively with other City crews. ? Proficient in safely operating aerial lifts, brush chippers, tractors, spray rigs, chainsaws, and other related equipment. Job Environment:
Fieldwork is performed outdoors with exposure to variable weather conditions, loud noise levels, and hazards associated with heavy equipment. Workload is subject to seasonal and weather-related fluctuations. Regular contact with the public, municipal and state The City of Holyoke is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate because of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, family status, gender, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected category. representatives, elected officials, businesses, property owners, consultants, contractors, and other City employees. Education, Certification, Licensure and Experience:
? High school diploma or equivalent, with college courses in forestry preferred. ? CDL ? Class B License and Hoisting Engineer?s License 1C preferred. ? ISA Certification is preferred. ? Previous experience as a tree climber or in a related field involving tree maintenance, trimming, removal, and installation. ? Familiarity with the operation and maintenance of tree maintenance equipment such as aerial lift trucks, chainsaws, brush chippers, sprayers, stump grinders, etc. ? Experience in hazard tree assessment, tree planting, and general maintenance of street and park trees. ? Supervisory experience, including directing the work of support crews in a safe and effective manner. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status: Non-Exempt (hourly) Employment status & Hours:
Regular Full-time employment, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Salary/Pay rate:
\$30.59 (minimum) up to \$32.64 (maximum) per hour (Grade PW-27) Employee Benefits:
Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Optional Vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Short-term Disability How to Apply:
Please send resume and cover letter to Personnel@holyoke.org Active Filters Tree Climber Holyoke, MA Clear All Apply
