TREE CLIMBER, NO CDL
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TREE CLIMBERDEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKSCITY OF WORCESTERThe Department of Public Works & Parks seeks applicants interested in the full-time position of Tree Climber. Responsibilities consist of performing a variety of manual tasks related to the trimming, pruning, spraying and removalof trees within the city. Typical hours consist of Monday - Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, but may be required to work any 8 hours in a 24 hour period, and work any 5 days of the week. Employees in this classification are eligible for overtime.Key features for all Tree Climbers include:* Considerable knowledge of tree climbing, trimming, treatment and removal methods.* Extensive knowledge and ability to tie knots used in Forestry operations.* Ability to acquire skill in the use and care of ropes, knots, climber hooks, riggings and tools commonly used in tree trimming and felling operations.* Ability to perform manual work requiring considerable strength and endurance on a daily basis.* Ability to climb and visually identify trees, and work at heights sometimes in precarious positions.* Knowledge of the operation of a bucket truck, and the ability to work in truck at great heights* Ability to understand and follow verbal instructions.* Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment physical, reference check and CORI check.* Subject to pre-employment drug testing. Subject to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.* Must be willing to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 18 months of employment.The starting hourly rate of pay is:* $21.16 per hourIMPORTANT: Interested candidates MUST register on the Civil Service list for TREE CLIMBER as soon as possible. To register, complete a Labor Service Application and submit to the City of Worcester's Human Resources Department. Applications are available in-person at City Hall & online at www.worcesterma.gov/employment. Completed Labor Service Applications can be submitted in-person to Human Resources; mailed (with a valid copy of CDL) to: City of Worcester, Human Resources Department, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608; emailed: ...@worcesterma.gov; OR, faxed: (508) ###-####.Veterans will be given preference when applying for these positions. Proof of possession of a valid and current MA CDL license is required at time of registration. For more information, contact the City's Department of Human Resources at (508) ###-####.