San Diego County Office of Education
Tree Trimmer - Utilities
San Diego County Office of Education, Albany, Georgia, United States, 31701
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Position The purpose of this classification is to perform manual work functions associated with removal of trees, trimming of foliage, and maintenance of trees and shrubs on power line, telecommunication, gas line and water line right of ways. This position is reserved for use by Albany Water, Gas & Light employees responsible for leading a crew of workers assigned to the maintenance of trees and foliage along overhead power distribution lines; it is distinguished from similar classifications in City operations by the level of complexity, training, and environmental hazards.
Duties
Perform manual tree maintenance tasks such as climbing, trimming, felling, removing trees, and pulling tree limbs from telecommunications, gas, water or energized power lines.
Operate equipment and tools including utility truck, dump truck, bulldozer, bucket truck, aerial lift, stump grinder, chipper, chainsaw, hydraulic pole saw, and manual pole saw.
Maintain machinery, equipment, and tools in operable condition, inspecting, sharpening, replacing blades or chains, checking fluid levels, and reporting faulty equipment.
Prepare work sites, set up road work signs, cone off work areas, and direct/flag traffic.
Transport, load, and unload equipment and materials used in projects.
Provide direction, guidance, and assistance to other employees as assigned; monitor work safety factors to ensure the safety of work crews.
Receive, review, prepare, and complete various forms, reports, work orders, maps, correspondence, manuals, or other documentation; complete written and hands‑on tests; process and forward or retain documentation as appropriate.
Communicate via telephone and/or two‑way radio, provide information, take and relay messages, and respond to routine requests for information and/or service from employees, officials, the public or other individuals.
Additional Functions Employees may also apply herbicides to control woody species along utility and street right of ways, read and understand material data sheets, and record weather status when applying herbicides. They may provide assistance to other employees or departments as needed and perform related duties.
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by two (2) years of previous experience and/or training involving tree removal, tree trimming, or other tree maintenance work, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsement(s) or obtain it within six (6) months of hire. Georgia pesticide applicator license preferred, but not required for entry level.
Core Competencies & ADA Compliance
Data Utilization: Ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information and perform subsequent actions.
Human Interaction: Ability to act as a first‑line supervisor, including instructing, reviewing work, maintaining standards, and coordinating activities.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Ability to operate and control equipment, machinery, and tools requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.
Verbal Aptitude: Ability to utilize a variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; calculate decimals and percentages; use principles of fractions; interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning: Ability to apply principles of rational systems; interpret instructions in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards.
Situational Reasoning: Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against subjective criteria.
ADA COMPLIANCE Physical Ability: Tasks require heavy exertion, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling heavy objects and materials (up to 100 pounds and occasionally heavier).
Sensory Requirements: Ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades, sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals; communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, electric currents, or traffic hazards.
Equal Opportunity Albany Water, Gas & Light Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Albany, Georgia will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Benefits Employer paid: vacation, sick, holiday pay; medical, dental, and life insurance; defined benefit retirement plan. Optional: vision insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, 457(b) plan, whole life insurance, critical illness insurance, discounted YMCA membership.
Contact Information To apply, visit the San Diego County Office of Education website or contact the hiring manager. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing by 2x.
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Tree Trimmer - Utilities
role at the
San Diego County Office of Education .
Position The purpose of this classification is to perform manual work functions associated with removal of trees, trimming of foliage, and maintenance of trees and shrubs on power line, telecommunication, gas line and water line right of ways. This position is reserved for use by Albany Water, Gas & Light employees responsible for leading a crew of workers assigned to the maintenance of trees and foliage along overhead power distribution lines; it is distinguished from similar classifications in City operations by the level of complexity, training, and environmental hazards.
Duties
Perform manual tree maintenance tasks such as climbing, trimming, felling, removing trees, and pulling tree limbs from telecommunications, gas, water or energized power lines.
Operate equipment and tools including utility truck, dump truck, bulldozer, bucket truck, aerial lift, stump grinder, chipper, chainsaw, hydraulic pole saw, and manual pole saw.
Maintain machinery, equipment, and tools in operable condition, inspecting, sharpening, replacing blades or chains, checking fluid levels, and reporting faulty equipment.
Prepare work sites, set up road work signs, cone off work areas, and direct/flag traffic.
Transport, load, and unload equipment and materials used in projects.
Provide direction, guidance, and assistance to other employees as assigned; monitor work safety factors to ensure the safety of work crews.
Receive, review, prepare, and complete various forms, reports, work orders, maps, correspondence, manuals, or other documentation; complete written and hands‑on tests; process and forward or retain documentation as appropriate.
Communicate via telephone and/or two‑way radio, provide information, take and relay messages, and respond to routine requests for information and/or service from employees, officials, the public or other individuals.
Additional Functions Employees may also apply herbicides to control woody species along utility and street right of ways, read and understand material data sheets, and record weather status when applying herbicides. They may provide assistance to other employees or departments as needed and perform related duties.
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED required; supplemented by two (2) years of previous experience and/or training involving tree removal, tree trimming, or other tree maintenance work, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsement(s) or obtain it within six (6) months of hire. Georgia pesticide applicator license preferred, but not required for entry level.
Core Competencies & ADA Compliance
Data Utilization: Ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information and perform subsequent actions.
Human Interaction: Ability to act as a first‑line supervisor, including instructing, reviewing work, maintaining standards, and coordinating activities.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Ability to operate and control equipment, machinery, and tools requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.
Verbal Aptitude: Ability to utilize a variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; calculate decimals and percentages; use principles of fractions; interpret graphs.
Functional Reasoning: Ability to apply principles of rational systems; interpret instructions in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards.
Situational Reasoning: Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against subjective criteria.
ADA COMPLIANCE Physical Ability: Tasks require heavy exertion, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling heavy objects and materials (up to 100 pounds and occasionally heavier).
Sensory Requirements: Ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades, sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals; communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Exposure to adverse environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, electric currents, or traffic hazards.
Equal Opportunity Albany Water, Gas & Light Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Albany, Georgia will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Benefits Employer paid: vacation, sick, holiday pay; medical, dental, and life insurance; defined benefit retirement plan. Optional: vision insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, 457(b) plan, whole life insurance, critical illness insurance, discounted YMCA membership.
Contact Information To apply, visit the San Diego County Office of Education website or contact the hiring manager. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing by 2x.
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