Senior Tree Maintenance Technician



Job Details

Senior Tree Maintenance Technician
Employer

City of Savannah

Salary

$15.05 Hourly

Location

Savannah, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

STMW-P&T-MAY-2017

DepartmentTest

Park & Tree

Division

Tree Ordinance

Opening Date

05/21/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

Purpose

This position is responsible for the care and removal of city trees.

Essential Job Functions

Operates heavy equipment, including log loader, brush chipper, bucket truck, stump grinder, and dump truck.

Installs ropes and rigging devices in trees to facilitate safe removal.

Climbs trees to remove limbs and upper sections of trunk. Inspects and maintains assigned equipment.

Responds to after-hours emergencies as needed.

Participates in the planting of trees.

Grinds stumps.

Controls traffic at work sites.

Participates in site clean up.

Inspects and maintains assigned equipment

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; with three years tree maintenance experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Must possess' valid Class B commercial driver's license.

Additional Information

Knowledge of tree care and removal procedures and safety techniques.

Knowledge of tree species.

Knowledge of the city's emergency response plan as it relates to the assigned area.

Skill in the operation of chainsaws, pole saws, bucket trucks, chippers, stump grinders, and other job related equipment.

Skill in the maintenance and repair of assigned vehicles and equipment.

Skill in oral and written communication.

CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 

Overview of Benefits

Paid Holiday
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan
Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)
Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan
Retirement Seminars
PPO Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Health & Wellness Incentives
Long Term Disability
Excellence and Service Recognition
Employee Development and In-Service Training
Educational Assistance Program
Uniform Allowance (select positions)
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts and Memberships
Employee Relations
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Pretax Parking Deductions
Employeer Assisted Home Purchase Program
Domestic Partnership Benefits

Healthcare

PPO Medical Plus Plan
PPO Medical Basic Plan
Dental Plus Plan
Dental Basic Plan
Vision Service Plan

Life Insurance

Basic Life and ADD
Supplemental Life Employee
Supplemental Life Spouse
Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

01
Do you currently hold a valid Class B or Class A commercial Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Please provide your Driver's License Number. Leaving this field blank will result in an incomplete application.
03
Do you have at least three years of tree maintenance experience?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
City of Savannah
Address
132 E. Broughton Street
P.O. Box 1027
Savannah, Georgia, 31302-9972
Phone
912-651-6484

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