What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tree Pruner - Region 10 position at State of New York - Transportation, Department of?
Duties Description Under the direction of a Tree Pruning Supervisor, a Tree Pruner works as a member of a tree crew engaged in full-time tree operations, and uses equipment and tools such as chainsaws, climbing equipment, ropes, ladders, chippers, stump grinders and aerial boom trucks for the purposes of pruning, lopping, and felling trees along State Right of Way.
Duties include but not limited to: Prunes/trims branches using climbing equipment, rigs ropes and tackle for self, tools, and for limb or tree removal, cuts down trees using chain or hand saws, operates Aerial Boom trucks, operates chippers and stump grinders, maintains equipment, performs snow and ice control related duties which include operating a large dump truck with plow and salt spreader, must have climbing and tree removal experience.
Candidate selected must be able to respond to emergency call outs within one (1) hour during inclement weather, including snow and ice conditions.
- Candidates who meet both of the following MAY be eligible to bypass the pre-employment physical: A valid CDL A or B AND a current (less than 2 years old) CDL Medical Certificate (MCSA 5876) that meets specific criteria which will be discussed at the time of interview.
Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment. Cannabis use will be tested for during the pre-employment screening process and may be the basis for disqualification for employment or may be a basis for removal from employment.
Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules
The starting salary for the Tree Pruner is $62,381. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $51,981 with an additional geographic pay differential of $10,400, specific to this title and location.
There is also an additional location pay differential of $4,150, specific to this title and location.
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Salary : $51,981 - $62,381