Description

Essential Functions:

Maintains, removes and replaces trees

Examples of Duties

Examples Of Work:

UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION

Removes dead and dangerous storm-damaged trees

Climbs trees to remove dead or diseased branches

Trims trees in parks, woodland areas, and along streets

Fells trees

Cuts trees into manageable sections and feeds limbs into a wood chipper

Grinds or removes stumps

Cuts or chops firewood

Constructs and maintains trails in woodland areas

Plants trees and sprays for insects and diseases

Assists in landscaping programs

Stocks lakes and cuts and trims grass and foliage around lake areas

Operates trucks and other motor vehicles

Performs related work

Minimum Requirements

Physical Requirement & Working Conditions:

Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work

Lifts and carries items weighing up to 70 pounds

Lifts and carries items weighing over 70 pounds in a team setting

Spends prolonged periods of time exposed to the elements

Minimum Requirements:

Six months of experience in the maintenance of trees or woodland areas which included climbing, trimming and felling of trees over 100 feet tall

Other Minimums:

Must possess and maintain a valid state Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) or obtain within six (6) months of employment.

Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.

Full Time Regular

Medical
Dental
Vision
Group Term Life
Supplemental Life
Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holiday Pay
Bereavement Leave
Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
457 Deferred Comp
Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
Tuition Assistance
Qualified Adult Benefits
Childcare Assistance
Free TARC Use
Paid Parental Leave

Part Time – 17.5 to 25 Hours Per Week

Vacation (pro rata)
Sick Leave (pro rata)
Holiday Pay (pro rata)

Part Time – Less Than 17.5 Hours Per Week

Ineligible For Benefits

Temporary Positions

Ineligible For Benefits

Interns

Ineligible For Benefits

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Do you have Six months of experience in the maintenance of trees or woodland areas which included climbing, trimming and felling of trees over 100 feet tall?

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