Tree Trimmer II
 City of Omaha | |
$24.88 with step increases to $31.73 Hourly
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medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, pension
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 United States, Nebraska, Omaha | |
| 1819 Farnam Street (Show on map) | |
 Dec 04, 2024 | |
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Posting Type: Open Competitive Work Type: Full-Time Nature of Work: This is a skilled crew leader position responsible for coordinating manpower and equipment and training crew members in safe and efficient use of equipment and in professional arboriculture. Work involves climbing trees and working at heights. Routine assignments are performed with considerable independence and in accordance with established policies and methods. Work is reviewed by a superior through periodic instructions. Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience. Five (5) years of experience in the climbing, pruning, and maintenance of trees. One (1) year of supervisory experience is preferred. Special Qualifications: Must possess a valid Class B commercial drivers license with N endorsement and air brake certification by the end of the probationary period. Must possess and retain a 2nd grade hoisting and portable engineers certificate by the end of the probationary period. Must obtain and maintain a current Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate Certified Federal and State of Nebraska Pesticide Applicators Certificate by the end of the probationary period. Must obtain a First Class Arborists license, issued by the City of Omaha, by the end of the probationary period. Must be an arborist certified by the Nebraska Arborist Association by the end of the probationary period. Pay Range: $24.88 with step increases to $31.73 Hourly Benefits: Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; eighteen days sick; and fourteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information. Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting. How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule. Examination Information: The multiple-choice/written examination will be on a date to be determined. An invitation via email to the exam will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to the test for the position. The test is designed to assess knowledge of the job, skills, and abilities of this position. The passing score on the examination is 60%. This will be weighted 100% in the final score. Veteran Points: To claim five (5) points for veteran's preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by January 2, 2025. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Knowledge of the standard methods, materials, tools, and practices used in the pruning and maintenance of trees Essential Functions: Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class. * Participates in the operation and maintenance of forestry equipment assigned to a crew and inspects all forestry equipment and vehicles Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination. Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing employment@cityofomaha.org. For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org Contact Points: City of Omaha Human Resources Department Phone: (402) 444-5300 Website: hr.cityofomaha.org | |