JOB
This is manual work caring for trees along street rights-of-way, in City parks, and on other City properties. Employees must use caution to avoid injury and damage to persons and property. Assignments and instructions are received from a working supervisor, and work is normally performed under close supervision.
The day and hours for this position: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
Bargaining Unit: Service Employee's International (SEIU)
**Employee within the department or division shall be given first consideration**
**Posting may close at any time** EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Climbs trees, using rope and saddle, up to heights of 80' above the ground from the ground.
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Removes dead and dangerous trees; grubs and pulls out stumps.
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Provides recommendations for improvements in tree maintenance.
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Identifies hazardous trees and assists in or performs needed pruning or removal of trees.
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Prunes trees and removes dead and/or broken tree limbs from trees.
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Assists in job site cleanup, chipping brush, and in raking, sweeping, loading debris and logs on trucks.
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Operates tree-related equipment as needed.
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Maintains tree care equipment and tools.
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These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.
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Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Required experience and Training
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One year of experience in tree maintenance work.
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Ability to obtain Kansas class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement within 6 months of employment. If you are a Canadian or Mexican citizen, you will be required to have or obtain a CDL from your home country.
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A valid driver's license.
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Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.
Preferred Experience and Training
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Kansas class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement
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One year experience climbing with a rope and saddle.
Please note that this position is part of a random drug testing pool, and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
Offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment physical, including drug screening, and upon satisfactory evaluation of the results of a criminal record check.
Starting pay for current City employees will be determined by City of Wichita policy or applicable bargaining unit agreement.
