TREE TRIMMER-HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER (BC-07) [4 vacancies]

Position Information

Help us keep our city cool and green!

TheDepartment of Parks and Recreationis looking for a Tree Trimmer - Heavy Truck Driver to operate a bucket truck and perform senior arboricultural work to perform tree pruning, tree removal, large tree relocation, tree shaping, general clean up during and after tree maintenance activities.

As a Tree Trimmer - Heavy Truck Driver, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Operating a 25,950 GVW or larger dump truck, boom truck, bucket truck, stump grinder, industrial brush chipper, and other vehicles and equipment in connection with tree maintenance and removal operations, including hauling debris to disposal sites.
• Removing or pruning trees and branches and trims or removing palms and fronds for public safety, maintenance of tree health, and general aesthetic reshaping following accepted industry standards
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be established to an eligible list. This list may be used to fill current and/or future vacancies in this and/or other departments.

Additional Job Information

Applications must be submitted online athttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honoluluto be accepted.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to show competence in the care and maintenance of grounds and landscaped areas, including the trimming, pruning and care of trees and shrubs, and some truck driving.

Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of proper tree trimming techniques and practices; common tree diseases and infestations; the use of appropriate insecticides, fungicides and fertilizers; and demonstrated the ability to climb trees with or without spikes; diagnose and treat conditions harmful to trees; and operate heavy trucks.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:

The following license and certificates are required for the job at the time indicated.

At the time of application:

• Valid commercial driver's license with proper endorsements (The current vacancy requires a CDL Class B or higher).
• Current State Department of Transportation medical examination certificate.

Verification Requirement: You must submit a copy of your valid CDL Class B or higher, current DOT medical examination certificate, and current Certified Arborist or Tree Worker (ISA) certificate to verify you meet the requirement. Please attach an electronic copy of your license and certificates to your application, or mail in a photocopy to: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813.

Prior to completion of probation:

• Current Certified Arborist or Tree Worker (International Society of Arboriculture) certificate.
• Obtain and maintain current First Aid/CPR and AED certificates.
• Obtain Forklift Certification

NOTE: All of the above license and certificates must be maintained on a current basis.

Examination Process

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION:

In addition to meeting the above minimum qualifications, your application will be further evaluated. Your score will be based on the quality and quantity of your training, experience and/or other related job requirements and competencies applicable to the position. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower score.

EXAMINATION WEIGHT:

Training and Experience Evaluation..........................................100%