TREE MAINTENANCE WORKER

August 21, 2024

City Of Augusta

Augusta

TITLE: TREE MAINTENANCE WORKER
DEPARTMENT: Electric Distribution
DESCRIPTION:
Under supervision, maintains City-owned trees for public safety; proximity to power lines; plants, prunes, trims, removes and cares for City trees.
GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
THE FOLLOWING DUTIES ARE NORMAL FOR THIS TITLE. THESE ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS EXCLUSIVE OR ALL-
INCLUSIVE. OTHER DUTIES MAY BE REQUIRED AND ASSIGNED.

Attendance and dependability.

GENERAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
WHILE FOLLOWING TASKS ARE NECESSARY FOR THIS POSITION, THEY ARE NOT AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE DUTIES OF THIS POSITION AND MAY ALSO BE PERFORMED BY OTHER EMPLOYEES.

Maintain City trees for public safety by performing tree pruning and removal functions; remove dead and damaged limbs and trees.
Perform brush chipping and stump grinding.
Operate and maintain tree trimming equipment including trucks, bucket truck, chain saws, pole saws, stump grinder and chipper.
Perform traffic control to ensure safety of cars, pedestrians and tree crew in traffic areas.
Plant, water, fertilize and care for City trees.
Keep record of work performed for Tree City USA.
Respond to emergency calls regarding fallen trees or limbs both during and outside normal work hours.
Inspect trees for potential faults, insects and diseases.
Other duties as assigned.

OTHER TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description shall not to be construed as an exclusive or all-inclusive list of the duties associated with this position.
The supervisor may on occasion assign other duties which are not specifically listed in this job description, provided the employee is qualified and certified/licensed to perform these additional functions.

GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
LANGUAGE ABILITY AND INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other City employees and the public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Has ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as sitting, standing, walking, bending, climbing, twisting, squatting, reaching overhead, grasping, lifting, balancing, kneeling, pushing, pulling and handling of objects; is on feet most of shift.
Has the potential of frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.
Has ability to occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Has normal eyesight and depth perception, with or without correction.
Hears normal tones, with or without correction.
Has ability to work within environment described above.

COGNITIVE:

Work under supervision and cooperatively with other employees.
Ability to listen, understand and communicate information.
Basic understanding of math.
Ability to demonstrate flexibility in work environments, performing a variety of frequently changing tasks

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or G.E.D.
Six months of landscape or tree maintenance experience preferred.
Must obtain CDL Class B within 3 months of employment.
Must be able to successfully complete a thorough background check, and successfully complete a physical exam and drug test.

Benefits:
The City of Augusta offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees.

Medical, Dental, and Vision
KPERS - Defined Benefit Pension Plan
457 - Retirement plan
YMCA Discount
Employee assistance program
Flexible savings account
Life insurance
Sick and Vacation
12 Paid Holidays and 1 Paid Wellness Day
AFLAC and Legal Shield

Salary may vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Schedule:

8-hour shift - Typical hours - 4 day week schedule, 10-hour workday, Monday – Thursday , 6am-4pm.
Day shift
Monday to Thursday

Application Question(s):

Ability to work in extreme weather conditions.

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

CDL (Required)

Work Location: In person
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.
The City of Augusta is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available