Tree Trimmer-Climber
Tree Trimmer-Climber
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Job Description
Introduction
DESCRIPTION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Tree TrimmerClimbers are subject to 24hour callout.
- Tree TrimmerClimbers are subject to work in all weather conditions.
- Tree TrimmerClimbers are subject to work in all noise levels and hightraffic areas.
- Tree TrimmerClimbers are subject to work near overhead utilities.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- Methods materials tools and equipment used in performing tree care services that include but is not limited to trimming and removing trees.
- Proper maintenance of tree care tools and equipment.
- Safety procedures and practices associated with tree care services.
- Traffic control and safety.
- ISA pruning trimming and removal methods.
- Load forces of rigging components and situational awareness of such operations.
- Techniques used in treerelated crane work.
- Knots used in tree care i.e. running bowline cow hitch clove hitch etc.
- Work at a considerable height above the ground.
- Climb trees using ropes climbing gear and rigging with skill and confidence.
- Use and maintain treetrimming tools and equipment with skill and safety.
- Operate and use a hydraulic boom truck.
- Deal and respond effectively with the publics requests and concerns.
- Lead a crew of appropriate size to accomplish tasks.
- Follow oral and written instructions.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing; write clear and concise reports. Fills out daily timesheets capturing the type of work and location as well as recording crew members and equipment hours.
- Use good judgment in decisionmaking.
- Use cranes safely and skillfully for tree removals.
EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:
- A review of the applicants application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
- An oral interview which will be weighted as 100 of the candidates final examination score. The oral examination may be administered virtually and contain situational exercises.
Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion of this recruitment.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.
Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position in which case the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.
For more information on the Civil Service Selection process please visit the What You Need to Know section of our website www.acgov/hrs.
RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN
BENEFITS
The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wideranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. These benefits include but are not limited to*:
For your Health & WellBeing
- Medical HMO & PPO Plans
- Dental HMO & PPO Plans
- Vision or Vision Reimbursement
- Share the Savings
- Basic Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- County Allowance Credit
- Flexible Spending Accounts Health FSA Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
- ShortTerm Disability Insurance
- LongTerm Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits Accident Insurance Critical Illness LongTerm Care Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
- Employee Assistance Program
For your Financial Future
- Retirement Plan (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
- Deferred Compensation Plan 457 Plan or Roth Plan)
For your Work/Life Balance
- 12 paid holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Vacation and sick leave accrual
- Vacation purchase program
- Management Paid Leave**
- Catastrophic Sick Leave
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Guaranteed Ride Home
- Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness Incentive Based Programs Gym Membership Discounts)
- Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks cell phone etc.
- Child Care Resources
- 1st United Services Credit Union
*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.
** Nonexempt management employees are entitled to up to three 3 days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to eight 8 days of management paid leave.
Conclusion
All notices related to County recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add@jobaps acgov andas accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments. You are also strongly advised to regularly log into your County of Alameda online application account to check for notices that may have been sent to you. All email notices that will be sent to you will also be kept in your personal online application account. You will be able to view all of your notices in your online application account by clicking on the My applications button on the Current Job Openings page.
Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.
NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxand are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website atwww.acgov/hrs. You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.
Erika Beams Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services Division County of Alameda
Analyst Email Address Link: Phone:
www.acgov/hrs
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Alameda County has a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit competence performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other nonmerit factors protected under federal state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
