Tree Trimmer

Department: General Services Department

Salary: $25.00 - $28.90 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte

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Our guiding principles include:

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce

• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development

• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services

• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems

• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

The City of Charlotte is a leader in arboriculture, tree management, and urban forest management efforts to support City Council's interest in a robust tree canopy. This position is based in the Landscape Management Division of the General Services Department and is responsible for assisting crews in maintaining and preserving City street trees.
We are offering a $2,000 sign on bonus.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform young tree maintenance, including structural pruning and removal of dead or damaged limbs from the ground using hand saws, pole saws, chainsaws, chipper, and other related arboricultural/tree trimming tools.  May be required to use a bucket truck for tree trimming activities.

• Safely operate and maintain pruning equipment, hand tools, and other arboricultural equipment.

• Mentor the Landscape Crew Member in the City Arborist Group.

• Assist daily in all ground operations including chipping brush, flagging traffic, and cleaning up the job site.

• Ensure safe and clean work zones; provide traffic control when required per NCDOT and CDOT WATCH Handbook guidelines.

• Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition; report repairs or replacements as needed.

• Interact courteously and professionally with residents, community partners, and other City staff while representing the City Arborist Group in the field.

• Work cooperatively with team members to complete assignments safely and efficiently. 

• Work outdoors year-round in varied and sometimes adverse weather conditions.

• Participate in on-call program and emergency storm cleanup.

• Support the arborist education and outreach team by participating in public demonstrations, school events, and community programs related to tree care and environmental stewardship.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledgeable in all safety procedures for both equipment and personnel, ANSI and OSHA Standards

• Good driving record; valid North Carolina Class B CDL driver's license with air brake endorsement or South Carolina CDL equivalent or able to obtain within 90 days (Required)

• Minimum one to three years of experience in tree maintenance operations

• Good communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of products and methods relating to arboriculture, horticulture or other related fields

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent

• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in tree maintenance operations

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email [email protected].

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.