Job Information
CITY OF NEWTON Tree Trimmer in Newton, North Carolina
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Primary Reason Why Classification Exists | | To perform manual semi-skilled to skilled work pruning or removing | | trees and brush from municipal rights-of-way and municipal properties | | Distinguishing Features of the Class | | An employee in this class serves as member of a work crew to prune or | | remove trees and brush from utility rights-of-way and municipal | | properties. Emphasis of the work is on pruning and removal of trees | | and brush away from municipal electrical lines or to clear right of | | ways for the installation of new electrical lines and systems. Work | | is physically demanding and involves various tasks to ensure the | | trees are properly pruned (or removed). Work is supervised by other | | skilled and/or supervisory personnel and evaluated on the basis of | | quantity and quality of work performed, compliance with safety | | requirements, and dependability for performing other work. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Illustrative Examples of Work: | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | - Performs general to skilled labor trimming trees and brush; | | performs routine preventive maintenance and cleaning of equipment | | - Operates and maintains chain saws, weed eaters, pruning shears, | | high speed chippers and stump cutters; uses saws, ropes, climbing | | gear, pruners, axes, and personal protective equipment and may | | operate bucket truck if qualified and trained | | - Places barricades and signs at job sites and works as flagman | | directing traffic when required | | - If qualified, may climb trees using safety saddle, ropes, safety | | belt, spikes, and bucket truck; follows directions on cutting or | | pruning process to ensure no contact with buildings, electric | | wires, or structures and to preserve the beauty and shape of | | trees; if qualified may spray herbicides and pesticides at | | substations and right of ways | | - Complies with safety guidelines; puts out warning signs, traffic | | cones, and may function as a flag person for traffic; wears | | safety gear and hard hat while on job site | | - Responds to work in emergency situations such as removing snow | | and ice, debris removal, operating equipment, or other labor or | | maintenance work roles | | - Responds to emergencies when required and subject to call back | | - Performs related work as required | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+