JOB
This is specialized work supervising and inspecting the care of trees along City streets and the City park system. Work emphasis is on the inspection of private utility tree crews engaged in removing tree obstructions of high wires or on park tree care activities. Work requires the application of tree care skills and involves some danger in connection with tree climbing work and working around high tension lines. Assignments are received orally or in writing from a technical supervisor who makes frequent inspections and gives advice, however the employee usually develops his/her own work methods and proceeds independently on regular assignments.The days and Hours of Work: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pmBargaining Unit: Employees Council**Employees within the department of division shall be given first consideration****Posting may close at anytime**
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Organizes, assigns and directs the work of a crew of tree maintenance workers in planting, pruning, shaping, spraying and removing trees.Instructs employees in safe work methods and takes necessary safeguards and precautions for preventing injuries to employees and the public.Inspects work of private utility company tree crews to ensure that proper methods are used and that trees are not damaged.Performs difficult tree work in climbing, shaping and pruning trees around high tension electric lines and rigging or removing dangerous trees.Supervises semiskilled workers in balling evergreens, watering trees and performing routine tree care tasks.These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned as needed.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Required Experience and TrainingThree years of experience in performing tree maintenance activities.One year of leadership experience in arboriculture or horticulture work, overseeing teams in tree maintenance, planting, or landscape enhancement.Ability to acquire a valid Kansas class B commercial driver's license (CDL) within six 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. A valid driver's license.Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship. Preferred Experience and TrainingA valid Kansas class B commercial driver's license (CDL).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, which includes 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.
