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
Temporary Positions
Interns
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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?
