Job Specification
TREE MAINTENANCE WORKER 1
DEFINITION:
Under direction, performs semi-skilled and manual work to assist
in pruning, feeding, bracing, repairing, spraying, fertilizing, removing
and transplanting trees and shrubs; learns to climb trees using a
ladder, climbing hooks and belts, and other manual or mechanical
equipment used to aid in performing tree maintenance tasks; when
assigned to an electric utility unit, in accordance with state and federal
regulations, learns and performs the above work primarily around power
lines to minimize storm and short circuit hazards; does related work as
required.
NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes
only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties
listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the
job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Learns how to climb trees using individual climbing gear; learns to remove
dead or diseased limbs and to top trees; may work from vertical lift truck
when conditions are unsafe to climb.
Performs semi-skilled and manual work to assist
in pruning, feeding, bracing, repairing, spraying, fertilizing, removing
and transplanting trees and shrubs.
Uses pole shears, saws, axes and other cutting tools to prune trees
or remove dead limbs; operates, and feeds branches, into chipper.
Cares for trees damaged by storm or disease by trimming, topping
and/or removing damaged or hazardous limbs, following established
industry guidelines.
Scrapes decayed matter from cavities in trees using shovels or
picks and fills holes with cement to promote healing and prevent
further deterioration.
Cuts down trees and cuts limbs to size using chain, or hand saws
and other tools.
Assists in installing guying and bracing to prevent wind damage
and encourage correct growth.
Uses ropes and rigging systems to safely remove tree branches.
Bags and transplants trees and shrubs using burlap and shovel.
May mix premeasured chemicals according to specific directions
and spray and dust pesticides on shrubs and trees to control pests
and diseases;
Fertilizes trees to promote growth using appropriate method and
equipment.
Plants trees and shrubs by digging holes, setting, back-filling,
watering and bracing.
Operates chainsaws, motorized winches, stump grinders, chippers
and various types of hand tools.
Performs minor maintenance on equipment or tools used.
May operate motor vehicles and light construction equipment
on a limited basis.
May mix premeasured chemicals according to specific directions
and spray trees, shrubs, and plants, to control pests and disease.
When assigned to an electric utility unit, learns to fell trees
interfering with power service, using chainsaws.
When assigned to an electric utility unit, learns to climb, trim, spray,
top and cut down trees and limbs primarily around electric power lines.
When assigned to an electric utility unit, learns to operate aerial truck,
pole saw, chain saw, chippers, winches, stump grinders or other
mechanized equipment as necessary for maintenance of utility
properties and rights-of-way.
When assigned to an electric utility unit, learns to use insulated stick
or other approved personal protective equipment to remove limbs from
power lines or energized equipment.
When assigned to an electric utility unit, may apply herbicides to deter
unwanted tree or vegetation growth, or weed killer to control vines, weeds
or poison growth near electric power lines, poles or other infrastructure.
Performs a variety of tasks such as planting grass seed, placing sod on
areas, cutting brush, mowing grass, and loading and unloading refuse,
removing snow, and so forth.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
manual recording and computerized information systems used by
the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: When assigned to an electric utility unit, incumbents must
complete Appointing Authority administered training to learn to perform
the functions of a Tree Climber, Electric Utility.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in
New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than
employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties
of the position.
Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial
Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the
class and type of vehicle being operated.
NOTE: The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess
the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class
and type of vehicles they operate, rests with the Appointing Authority.
NOTE: Appointees may be required to obtain a Pesticide
Applicator Certification issued by the New Jersey Department
of Environmental Protection.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of established industry standards for forestry methods
and tree care, after a period of training.
Knowledge of current NJDOT guidelines for traffic control when
working in public rights-of-way, after a period of training.
Knowledge of precautions and safe working practices involved in
climbing, topping, and sawing limbs off trees, felling trees, lowering
limbs and operating motorized hand equipment, after a period of
training.
Knowledge of the safety precautions used when working around high
and low energized electric power lines when assigned to an electric
utility unit, after a period of training.
Ability to climb trees using a ladder, climbing hooks and belts,
or other equipment.
Ability learn and practice precautions used when climbing and working
around high and low energized electric power lines when assigned to
an electric utility unit.
Ability to learn to use or operate a chain saw, stump grinders, chippers,
handsaws, axes, wedges and other power and/or hand tools used to
perform tree maintenance tasks.
Ability to learn to tie various knots used in tree maintenance work.
Ability to perform mechanical and manual operations.
Ability to learn to set up routine rigging, hoists, blocks and tackle.
Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy objects for short distances.
Ability to observe safety precautions in climbing trees.
Ability to work from heights in excess of 30 feet, suspended from
climbing gear or in a lift truck.
Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral direction.
Ability to learn quickly from oral instruction and from demonstrations.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
manual recording and information systems used by the agency,
office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English
sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign
Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable
forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without
reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be
made because it would cause the employer undue hardship,
such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 04220 | | L | N | | N/A | 01 | | - |
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
8/08/2013 |
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