Tree Trimmer - Chicago, United States - City of Chicago

City of Chicago
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Chicago, United States

2 weeks ago

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Description

Job Number:395987**
Description

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Tree Trimmer

Department of Streets & Sanitation

Bureau of Operations and Distribution

Number of Positions: 6

Salary:
$32.11 / PR

These positions are open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City's collective bargaining agreement with LABORERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA LOCAL 1001 (BARGAINING UNIT 54). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid on this position.

(Once the website opens, scroll down and click on the button titled "Bid Opportunities.")

IN ADDITION, YOU MUST CHECK THE
BOX
ON THE CAREERS APPLICATION TITLED "ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY",
CORRECTLY ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE ID, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT. YOU MUST USE THE EMPLOYEE NUMBER FOUND ON THE UPPER LEFT-HAND
CORNER OF YOUR PAY CHECK STUB LABELED "PAYEE/EMPLOYEE NUMBER."**
(NO OTHER FORMAT OR SYSTEM CAN BE USED TO GET YOUR EMPLOYEE NUMBER).

FAILURE TO CHECK THE "ALREADY EMPLOYED BY THIS COMPANY" BOX, ENTER YOUR EMPLOYEE ID, AND SELECT THE CORRECT BARGAINING UNIT WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION.

The City of Chicago has partnered with the County, Municipal Employees', Supervisors, and Foremen's Union Local 1001 to establish a three (3) year in-house trainee program, equivalent to 6,240 hours of paid on-the-job training (OJT).

Class is a multi - rate title; rate of pay to individual positions is dependent on the number of hours completed.
Under immediate supervision, performs tree maintenance activities including tree trimming and tree removal, and performs related duties a required.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES:


  • Prepares tree for limb removal or complete takedown by placing safety cones; rigging ropes, pulleys, block and tackle to secure and control limbs before cutting and removal.
  • Inspects and operates per Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements an aerial lift bucket and is lifted to remove selected tree limbs and trunks with chainsaws or pruners.
  • Cuts tree trunks on the ground with gasoline or electric power saws.
  • Operates a woodchipper to dispose of tree limbs and branches.
  • Assists in loading severed tree trunks onto trucks for removal.
  • Inspects trees for decay, disease, and insects.
  • Operates equipment for insect and disease management on trees and shrubs.
  • Prepares trees for planting, plants trees, and performs followup inspections for tree condition.
  • Maintains and repairs a variety of equipment used in the planting, trimming, and removal of trees.
  • Ensures the availability of adequate supplies and equipment on trucks to complete assigned work.
  • Cleans worksite and performs ground level cleanup to clear tree debris.




NOTE:

The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location:
Various


Days:
Monday

  • Friday, some occasional nights and weekends

Hours: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm


Salary:
$32.11 per hour


THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


Education, Training, and Experience

  • Willingness and ability to perform the duties of the job

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

  • None

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Exposure to outdoor weather conditions
  • Exposure to loud noise, fumes or dust, oily or wet environment
  • Exposure to insects and animals
  • Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., heavy machinery, live electrical wires)
  • Work performed in cramped or confined locations
  • Work performed at great heights with the use of safety harness and lanyard

EQUIPMENT

  • Aerial lift bucket
  • Hand tools (e.g., hammer, screwdriver, wrench, various chainsaws, pole saw, pruner/power pruner, ropes)
  • Personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, hearing protection, shoes, glasses, gloves, vest, knee pads, chaps, harness)
  • Safety devices or equipment (e.g., cones, barricades, metal plates, scaffolding, ropes)
  • Powered and manual cleaning equipment (e.g., power washers, leaf blowers, brooms)
  • Communication equipment (e.g., twoway radio, multichannel communication system)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:


  • Must meet current aerial bucket lift weight restrictions to comply with OSHA and City of Chicago safety standards
  • Extremely heavy lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling (up to100 pounds) is required
  • Ability to walk and stand for extended or continuous periods of time
  • Ability to quickly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with one's body, arms, and/or legs.
  • Ability to climb ladders and/or stairs
  • Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment
  • Ability to tolerate heights (up to 100 feet) while working
  • Ability to climb in/out of aerial lift bucket
  • Ability to lift and hold vario
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