Tree Trimmer

This is an open recruitment in the Parks & Recreation Department. Qualified candidates from the public and qualified career City employees are encouraged to apply. The eligibility list that is developed from this recruitment process may be used to fill future vacancies in the Tree Trimmer classification or in similar classifications.

The anticipated start date for this position will be after July 1 2026 and is contingent on Council adoption of the FY 26/27 Budget.

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received or until the position has been filled. This recruitment may close at any time without notice. The first review of applications will take place on April 27 2026.

DEFINITION
Under general supervision to perform specialized duties associated with tree trimming and tree removal pruning and planting trees; maintain publicly-owned trees and to operate tree equipment; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises no supervision over full-time personnel. May supervise part-time or seasonal employees.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Plant prune remove roots irrigate control pests and diseases cable and brace and other maintenance needs of publicly-owned trees.
• Manually climb and remove trees of various heights using proper equipment and techniques.
• Operate and provide necessary daily maintenance on a variety of vehicles including aerial lift chipper stump router water truck towed equipment and hand or power tools as assigned.
• Inspect trees for dangerous conditions and maintenance needs.
• Clean sidewalks and streets after trimming or removal operations.
• Perform emergency storm work when needed and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Communicate with the public regarding tree issues and work being performed.
• Maintains records as necessary.

• Basic tree plant insect and disease identification.
• Tree planting maintenance and removal methods and techniques according to industry standards.
• Occupational hazards safety precautions and laws & regulations pertaining to tree maintenance work.
• Use and maintenance of tools and equipment used in tree care.
• Customer service techniques.

• Climb prune plant remove trees; root prune cable brace and perform other tree maintenance practices.
• Use power saws shears axes pruning hooks and other standard tree trimming tools and equipment.
• Operate vehicles and equipment used in tree maintenance.

• Follow oral directions.
• Identify tree species and insects and diseases that affect trees.
• Climb trees of various heights and work efficiently in precarious positions at considerable heights above the ground.
• Use tree climbing equipment and other tree maintenance equipment and tools.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Drive a truck safely.

Applications must be submitted online through this applicant tracking system. All materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. All statements made on the application resume and supplemental materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification removal from eligibility list or discharge from employment.Candidates presenting the most desirable combination of education experience and/or training as stated in this announcement will be invited to continue in the selection process.The selection process may require any combination of the following: application appraisal written examination performance test and personal interview conducted by an outside oral panel and/or the Department.The City of Hollister offers preference to qualified veterans during the candidate selection process. The City of Hollisters Veterans Preference Policy can be accessedhere. Applicants must claim Veterans preference in the agency-wide questions section and attach a copy of their DD214 to the application.Following the examination process successful candidates are placed on an employment list.Appointment will be made from the employment list. Appointed employee(s) will be required to pass a psychological evaluation physical drug screen background investigation and fingerprints check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:
The City of Hollister does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin ancestry sex religion sexual orientation age disability marital status political affiliation or any other non-merit factor. The City of Hollister encourages minorities and women to apply.The City of Hollister makes reasonable accommodations for the disabled. Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the selection process must inform the Human Resources Office via email atof such request. Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process.