City of Torrance Class Code: 5712	June 1973 (Revised)
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Senior Tree Trimmer

Definition

Under supervision, supervises and performs tree surgery and maintenance duties, and does related work as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Distinguished from a Tree Trimmer in that supervision as a working leadman is required; distinguished from a Tree Trimmer Leadman in that full-time supervision is not required but is restricted to a single crew.

Examples Of Duties

Performs basic and advanced tree surgery in the maintenance of ornamental trees;

supervises the work of others in his crew as required;

operates truck and other mechanical equipment;

reports tree and equipment conditions to supervision;

delineates equipment and manpower requirements to supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Methods and equipment used in pruning, trimming, bracing, cabling and treatment of trees.

Ability to:

Perform active, strenuous physical labor;

Use various types of tree trimming equipment;

Work from high ladders;

Read, understand and act upon written material at the high-school graduate level;

Write clear and comprehensive statements of work instructions,

work performed and work completed;

Work effectively with fellow employees.

License Required

A valid California Motor Vehicle operator's License of the appropriate class or grade.

Experience

Two years of tree trimming or related tree care experience.

Education

High school graduation desired.