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Position Information
Contribute to a Greener Future: Drive and Deliver Expert Tree Care
Start your rewarding career with the City and County o
f Honolulu today!
The
Department of Parks and Recreation
is looking for two (2) tree-loving and hardworking individuals to be part of their team as a
Tree Trimmer-Heavy Truck Driver!
Join us in nurturing trees, enhancing natural beauty, and creating safe, flourishing spaces for everyone to enjoy!
Duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
Pruning trees and branches, trimming or removing palms and fronds for public safety, tree health, and aesthetic purposes using pruning tools like chain saws and pole pruners, performing remedial and preventative pruning, cleaning up debris, loading it onto a truck, and using required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with industry standards; Operating a 25,950 GVW or larger dump truck, boom truck, bucket truck, stump grinder, industrial brush chipper, and other vehicles and equipment for tree maintenance and removal operations, including hauling debris to disposal sites; Exercising courteous and tactful public relations on the job site by handling complaints regarding noise from power saws, debris from tree pruning, and equipment movement, assisting in sealing off work areas with traffic signs and safety devices, requesting the towing of illegally parked vehicles for safe tree pruning, directing vehicular and pedestrian traffic for safety, and politely answering or directing all pertinent inquiries related to the assignment; Maintaining chain saws and assisting in the maintenance of other tree pruning equipment, performing daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the assigned truck, reporting any malfunctions or defects to the supervisor, cleaning as necessary, and ensuring the daily safekeeping of assigned chainsaws and equipment by removing them from vehicles and locking them up in the warehouse locker; Responding to emergency call-out work during non-working hours after work, on weekends, and holidays; Reporting all accidents, investigations, injuries, equipment breakdowns, and unsafe practices, participating in in-service training and temporary assignment duties, and timely reporting any citations, convictions, or license suspensions or revocations as required by Chapter 286, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for commercial driver’s license holders; and Performing other related duties as assigned.
Special Working Conditions: Work schedule is from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with varying days off depending on work needs. This position requires responding to emergency work, which may be performed in inclement or extreme weather conditions, under or near fallen trees, and in areas with poor visibility due to traffic. Duties may include securing areas with electric lines downed by trees and working in off-road conditions. Employees may be required to work o vertime, weekend, night, after hours and holiday work based on operational needs. This position will serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared emergencies.
Apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral to the hiring department for further consideration for the current job opening as well as future vacancies for this job title.
Additional Job Information
Federal-to-Municipal Workforce Transition Initiative
This recruitment is being conducted under the City’s Federal-to-Municipal Workforce Transition Initiative to connect job seekers with stable and rewarding careers at the City via an accelerated hiring process. All job seekers are welcome to apply. Qualified candidates who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be contacted to schedule an interview within 10 days of their application submission.
Applications must be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu to be accepted.
Responsibilities
Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your e-mail account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you:
use a valid e-mail account; verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account; are subscribed to e-mail notices; check your spam folders; and add infoneogov@honolulu.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.
Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.
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 (CDL), Class A or B Current State Department of Transportation medical examination certificate
Verification Requirement: You must submit a copy of your CDL Class B or higher as well as your current State Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate in order to be given credit.
Please attach an electronic copy of your CDL license and DOT medical examiner's certificate to your application.
Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
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 license and certificates must be maintained on a current basis.
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TREE TRIMMER-HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER
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City and County of Honolulu 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
TREE TRIMMER-HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER
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City and County of Honolulu Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. City and County of Honolulu provided pay range
This range is provided by City and County of Honolulu. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
Position Information
Contribute to a Greener Future: Drive and Deliver Expert Tree Care
Start your rewarding career with the City and County o
f Honolulu today!
The
Department of Parks and Recreation
is looking for two (2) tree-loving and hardworking individuals to be part of their team as a
Tree Trimmer-Heavy Truck Driver!
Join us in nurturing trees, enhancing natural beauty, and creating safe, flourishing spaces for everyone to enjoy!
Duties and responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
Pruning trees and branches, trimming or removing palms and fronds for public safety, tree health, and aesthetic purposes using pruning tools like chain saws and pole pruners, performing remedial and preventative pruning, cleaning up debris, loading it onto a truck, and using required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with industry standards; Operating a 25,950 GVW or larger dump truck, boom truck, bucket truck, stump grinder, industrial brush chipper, and other vehicles and equipment for tree maintenance and removal operations, including hauling debris to disposal sites; Exercising courteous and tactful public relations on the job site by handling complaints regarding noise from power saws, debris from tree pruning, and equipment movement, assisting in sealing off work areas with traffic signs and safety devices, requesting the towing of illegally parked vehicles for safe tree pruning, directing vehicular and pedestrian traffic for safety, and politely answering or directing all pertinent inquiries related to the assignment; Maintaining chain saws and assisting in the maintenance of other tree pruning equipment, performing daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on the assigned truck, reporting any malfunctions or defects to the supervisor, cleaning as necessary, and ensuring the daily safekeeping of assigned chainsaws and equipment by removing them from vehicles and locking them up in the warehouse locker; Responding to emergency call-out work during non-working hours after work, on weekends, and holidays; Reporting all accidents, investigations, injuries, equipment breakdowns, and unsafe practices, participating in in-service training and temporary assignment duties, and timely reporting any citations, convictions, or license suspensions or revocations as required by Chapter 286, Hawaii Revised Statutes, for commercial driver’s license holders; and Performing other related duties as assigned.
Special Working Conditions: Work schedule is from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with varying days off depending on work needs. This position requires responding to emergency work, which may be performed in inclement or extreme weather conditions, under or near fallen trees, and in areas with poor visibility due to traffic. Duties may include securing areas with electric lines downed by trees and working in off-road conditions. Employees may be required to work o vertime, weekend, night, after hours and holiday work based on operational needs. This position will serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared emergencies.
Apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for referral to the hiring department for further consideration for the current job opening as well as future vacancies for this job title.
Additional Job Information
Federal-to-Municipal Workforce Transition Initiative
This recruitment is being conducted under the City’s Federal-to-Municipal Workforce Transition Initiative to connect job seekers with stable and rewarding careers at the City via an accelerated hiring process. All job seekers are welcome to apply. Qualified candidates who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be contacted to schedule an interview within 10 days of their application submission.
Applications must be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/honolulu to be accepted.
Responsibilities
Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your e-mail account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you:
use a valid e-mail account; verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account; are subscribed to e-mail notices; check your spam folders; and add infoneogov@honolulu.gov and info@governmentjobs.com to your contact list.
Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.
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 (CDL), Class A or B Current State Department of Transportation medical examination certificate
Verification Requirement: You must submit a copy of your CDL Class B or higher as well as your current State Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate in order to be given credit.
Please attach an electronic copy of your CDL license and DOT medical examiner's certificate to your application.
Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
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 license and certificates must be maintained on a current basis.
Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at City and County of Honolulu by 2x Get notified about new Tree Trimmer jobs in
Hawaii, United States . Facilities and Grounds Maintenance Worker
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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