Tree Trimmer/Arborist Job Description - Required Testing, Work Description, Training & Working Conditions

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Tree Trimmer/Arborist job requirements cover required pre-determined testing, including physical stamina evaluation administered by an approved contracted firm, and drug testing before employment plus all subsequent random testing per Nebraska City Utilities guidelines. The role demands a Class A Commercial Drivers License for Nebraska, with minimum O restriction, and credential attainment for pole climbing, CPR and AED training, plus pole and bucket truck rescue and training. Work involves trimming and removing trees to prevent damage or service interruption for electric distribution and transmission systems under the foreman’s supervision.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Essential Functions

Non-essential functions

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

WORKING CONDITIONS:

TREE TRIMMER/ARBORIST Function:Electric # REQUIRED TESTING: Applicant may be required to perform and pass a pre-determined test to insure said applicant hasthe physical stamina to perform the job duties reflecting the job description.The strength test willbe approved by the Nebraska City Utilities and administered by an approved contracted firm of theNebraska City Utilities. Applicant must submit to drug testing prior to employment,and all random testing thereafter,asrequired according to the Nebraska City Utility employee guidelines.All testing will be approvedby the Nebraska City Utilities and administered by an approved contracted firm of the NebraskaCity Utilities. Applicant must have or able to obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License with a minimum Orestriction for the State of Nebraska. Applicant will be required to attain credentials for pole climbing,CPR certification and AEDtraining,pole and bucket truck rescue and training administered by the Nebraska City Utilities. Applicant will be required to comply with residency requirements. # DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Under tree crew foreman's supervision,removes and trims trees in order to prevent damage to,orinterruption of service,electric distribution and transmission system. # EXAMPLES OF WORK: Essential Functions Trims trees in and around high voltage,energized lines;may be requested to relamp street lights;may function as a ground man to other tree trimmers;operates boom and bucket truck,chipper,saws and related equipment;climbs trees;maintains and services equipment operated;sprays brushand tree stumps;responds to emergency situations;contacts property owners regarding access toproperty for tree trimming;maintains records of work performed;performs related tasks asrequired. # Non-essential functions May assist any other department and/or any other assigned duties. Knowledge of:safety requirements associated with tree trimming/climbing skill in:operatingassigned mechanized equipment;ability to:cut trees properly so that proper healing may occur,recognize unsafe electrical lines,work and communicate with co-workers,the public andsupervisors. # TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience that will provide the incumbent with requiredknowledge,skills and abilities to perform the assigned tasks,and to receive a Nebraska CertifiedArborist(NAA)and/or International Society of Arborists(ISA)certification,training andcontinuing education and a commercial herbicide applicators certificate. # WORKING CONDITIONS: Job duties are mostly performed outside and may be subject to inclement weather.Some tasks mayinvolve electrical hazards.Normal work week is 40 hours per week;however,on call work isrequired as necessary.Employee will be required to dress and conduct his/her manners to reflectpositive on the City of Nebraska City and the Nebraska city Utilities. Nebraska City UtilitiesOctober 1993(revised February 2008.May 2015)

FAQs

What testing is required before employment for this role?

Applicants may need to pass a pre-determined physical stamina test. Drug testing is required prior to employment, with random testing thereafter per Nebraska City Utilities guidelines.

What are the core job duties of the tree crew?

Under the foreman’s supervision, the worker removes and trims trees to prevent damage to or interruption of the electric distribution and transmission system service.

What licenses and certifications must the applicant obtain?

The applicant must obtain a Class A Commercial Drivers License with a minimum O restriction for Nebraska and attain credentials for pole climbing, CPR and AED training, and pole and bucket truck rescue and training.

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