TREE TRIMMER-HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER (BC-07) [1 vacancy]

Oahu, HI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Information

Keeping Roads Clear and Trees in Check!

Start your rewarding career with the City and County of Honolulu today!

Ready for outdoor work where every cut makes a visible difference TheDepartment of Parks and Recreation (DPR)Division of Urban Forestryis looking for a tree-loving and hardworking Tree Trimmer-Heavy Truck Driver!This full-time permanentrole located in Honolulu involves operating dump or bucket trucks and doing tree work such as pruning trimming palms removing or moving trees planting shaping and cleaning up during and after tree maintenance.

What You Will Do

Remove and prune trees and branches (including palms and fronds) to support public safety tree health and appearance using approved tools and required safety equipment and clean up and load debris onto trucks.
Operate heavy trucks and equipment (including dump trucks boom trucks bucket trucks stump grinders and brush chippers) to support tree maintenance and removal including hauling debris to disposal sites.
Maintain professional and courteous public interaction by addressing complaints answering questions helping set up traffic control and safety devices requesting towing of illegally parked vehicles when needed and directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic to ensure a safe work area.
Maintain chainsaws equipment and assigned truck by performing daily inspections cleaning as needed reporting issues to a supervisor and securing tools properly after each workday.
Respond to emergency call-outs during evenings weekends and holidays as needed.
Report accidents injuries equipment issues unsafe conditions and license-related matters as required and participate in training and temporary assignments.
Perform other related duties as needed.

Special Working Conditions

Work schedule is Monday - Friday from 6:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
May be required to respond to emergency work in all weather conditions including extreme or inclement weather working near or under fallen trees traffic or downed power lines and navigating off-road or low-visibility conditions.
May work overtime evenings weekends and holidays based on operational needs.
This position will serve as a Disaster Response worker during declared emergencies.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days 21 sick leave days and holidays) comprehensive health coverage retirement plan career development and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the Benefits tab at the top of this posting or visiting today and take the first step toward a lasting career!

Additional Job Information

Federal-to-Municipal Workforce Transition Initiative
This recruitment is being conducted under the Citys Federal-to-Municipal Workforce Transition Initiative to connect job seekers with stable and rewarding careers at the City via an accelerated hiring process. All job seekers are welcome to apply.Qualified candidates who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be contacted to schedule an interview within 10 days of their application submission.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At time of application you must be a citizen national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to show competence in the care and maintenance of grounds and landscaped areas including the trimming pruning and care of trees and shrubs andsome truck driving.

Must be able to:

Apply tree trimming techniques and practices
Identify common shade and ornamental trees and their growth habits
Recognize and address common tree diseases and infestations
Perform tree surgery and safely use insecticides fungicides and fertilizers
Safely care for and operate hand and power tools used in tree trimming
Follow safety equipment requirements practices and procedures applicable to the work
Climb trees with or without spikes and work safely at varying heights.
Diagnose and treat conditions harmful to trees
Operate heavy trucks and other motorized equipment skillfully and safely
Recognize mechanical and operational defects in equipment and perform minor emergency repairs
Follow safety practices especially those related to heights and electrical hazards

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
At Time of Application:

Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A or B.
Current State Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examination Certificate.

Verification Requirement: You must submit a copy of your CDL Class B or higher as well as your current State Department of Transportation Medical Examiners Certificate in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your CDL license and DOT medical examiners certificate to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources 650 South King Street 10th Floor Honolulu HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.

Prior to Completion of Probation:

Current Certified Arborist or Tree Worker (International Society of Arboriculture) certificate.
Obtain and maintain current First Aid/CPR and AED certificates.
Obtain Forklift Certification.

NOTE: The above certificates and licenses must be obtained by the time indicated and maintained on a current basis thereafter as a condition of employment.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position your name will be eligible for consideration for current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education experience and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.

Position InformationKeeping Roads Clear and Trees in Check!Start your rewarding career with the City and County of Honolulu today!Ready for outdoor work where every cut makes a visible difference TheDepartment of Parks and Recreation (DPR)Division of Urban Forestryis looking for a tree-loving and ha...