Stormwater Operator I - Tree Management

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are illustrative and not ehaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not eclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on the assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.

• Performs semi-skilled work for jobs related to tree trimming tasks.
• Performs limited skilled work in streets, rights-of-ways, and waterways using first level maintenance equipment
• Washes, cleans, and gives routine first level maintenance to equipment.
• Operates pressure, chain saws, trimmers, chipper/shredder, stump grinder, small trucks, and automotive equipment.
• Assists team in traffic control.
• Assists with obtaining tools and materials needed for work. Assists in setting up barricades and other warning devices to channel traffic around construction areas or other hazards.
• May be required for standby and or after hour duties.
• Prepares daily activity sheets and other documentation as required.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.
  
  

• Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, materials and tools of several trades.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trades.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records on activities.
• Ability to apply all applicable safety measures.
• Ability to be a dedicated, supportive member of our team.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of tools, machinery, and equipment of the trades.
• Ability to perform manual work under adverse weather condition for etended periods.
• Ability to work in/or around traffic, working around underground utilities: electric, gas, phone/fiber optics, cable TV, water, sewer lines, etc.
• Must be capable of working above 75-feet of heights.
  
  

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year eperience in related work, with tree maintenance, pruning, removal, and care eperience preferred.
  
  

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license must be insurable by the City’s current insurance provider.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) training will be required according to the job duties and responsibilities within one (1) year of employment.

• N/A

Code: Constant = 2/3 or more of the time Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time N/A = Not applicable

Emergency Responsibilities:

In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, Emergency Management or City Administration. Such assignments may be before, during or after the emergency/disaster.

Disclaimers: