Tree Maintenance Technician/Equipment Operator I Job at City of Stuart, FL, Stuart, FL

  • City of Stuart, FL
  • Stuart, FL

Job Description

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Public Works Director or Team Leader III, the incumbent in this specialized position will operate a bucket truck with a 65' vertical boom to trim trees and vegetation with chainsaws and other tools (approximately 70% of the time). The incumbent also operates a variety of light and moderately heavy equipment, automotive vehicles, and tools in the maintenance of grounds, streets and other property throughout the city (approximately 30% of the time). This is a safety-sensitive position requiring screening for illegal substance and alcohol use. Work is reviewed through observation upon work completion for compliance with work orders and established policies and procedures.

Examples of Essential Functions

Operates aerial lifts and chainsaws to maintain trees, enhance their health and appearance, and ensure safety; prunes, shapes, and trims trees; removes dead or diseased branches and clears debris; uses handsaws, pruning hooks, shears, and clippers. Trims vegetation in various parks throughout the city. Operates mowers, trimmers, and edgers in the maintenance of city parks; operates a variety of power and hand tools including shovels, rakes, pokers, all size chainsaws, and paint machines. Operates a wide range of vehicles including but not limited to, front loaders, backhoes, bush hogs, trucks, trailers, tractors, bucket truck, dump truck, and genie lift. Picks up debris and deceased animals from city streets in order to maintain the cleanliness of public areas. NOTE: The examples of essential functions as listed in this classification specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function of work does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent, one (1) year experience in semi-skilled or skilled labor, supplemented by one (1) year of experience using chainsaws and pole saws, using and operating moderately heavy vehicles and light to heavy equipment. One (1) year of experience pruning vegetation and trees using chainsaws in a boom lift required. Must have valid FL CDL, Class "B".

Supplemental Information

Please review the full job description for this position by clicking on the Menu option in the upper left, and then select Class Specifications. This is an important step in reviewing the KSA's and Physical, Environmental, and Sensory Requirements. This position is considered "Mission Critical" (aka "Essential") and is required to report to duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency. The City of Stuart is a tobacco-free/vaping-free workplace. All applicants must attest that they have not used tobacco or nicotine products for the preceding 3-month period from the date of application. Candidates chosen for positions with the City of Stuart must undergo pre-employment screening to include verification of their non-use of tobacco or nicotine products in order to be considered for employment. The City of Stuart is An Equal Opportunity Employer ADA/VP/DFWP/TFWP

City of Stuart, FL

Job Tags

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