Location: Pittsburgh,PA, USA
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Tree Pruner
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Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Type
CS Non-Competitive, Full Time
Job Number
24-TRPZ-01
Department
Public Works
Opening Date
01/22/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
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POSITION SUMMARY
Provide professional tree care, under minimal supervision, on city right-of-ways, in parks, and on other city property.
Department : Public Works, Bureau of Operations
Position Type: Announcement/Bid
Salary : $27.38 per hour.
Union : This position is included in the Pittsburgh Joint Collective Bargaining Committee and will be filled in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Union Bid Form : Not required. Your application for this position will serve as your union Bid Form.
Civil Service Classification : Non-Competitive
REQUIREMENTS
General Application Requirements:
You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.
+ Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
+ Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and must remain a resident throughout employment.
+ Click here ( to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods.
+ A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Driver's License is required prior to appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources & Civil Service on an individual basis.
NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).
Qualifying Requirements:
Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed, and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.
+ WORK EXPERIENCE : The application must clearly show two (2) years of full-time, paid experience as a tree pruner-climber. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
+ EDUCATION/TRAINING : The application must clearly show a High School Diploma or GED Certification.
+ EQUIVALENCY : None permitted for this position.
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS
Civil Service Examination(s) :
If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.
There will be a pretest demonstration of the Civil Service Examination. The date is to be determined based on applicant volume and weather conditions. Candidates who meet the qualification requirements stated above will receive further information about the demonstration.
The Civil Service Examination date is to be determined and also depends on applicant volume and weather conditions.
Written: Based on the knowledge/abilities listed in the Position Description section of this announcement.
Performance: The examination will include:
+ Properly tying a taut line hitch knot (or equivalent).
+ Tying in, ascending to the designated height, and moving around in a 70-foot tree using ropes and saddle.
Please click HERE for a copy of the examination prep guide ( .
Medical: Required.
POSITION DUTIES
+ Performs tree care maintenance such as pruning, removal, planting, mulching, staking, fertilizing and watering.
+ Operates heavy equipment (e.g., aerial portion of the bucket truck, chipper truck, chipper, etc.) utilized to prune and remove trees.
+ Operates manual and motorized equipment (e.g., chain saws, power pruner, stump grinder, root pruner, hand tools, etc.) at ground level and at heights up to 70 ft.
+ Trims trees using climbing ropes and saddle.
+ Uses proper safety equipment; monitors working conditions, and reports problems to supervisor.
+ Interacts with other city departments and the public to accomplish work.
+ Provides feedback to supervisors to enhance operations.
+ Keeps accurate records of time spent and equipment used on each job.
+ May work evenings, weekends and holidays as required in response to emergencies (e.g. storms, tornadoes, floods, mudslides, etc.) related to public tree removal.
+ May work in harsh weather conditions (e.g., extreme hot or cold temperatures, rain, snow, etc.) with frequent exposure to environmental hazards (e.g., pollens, poison ivy, dust, etc).
+ Uses a variety of technological hardware (ie, computers, laptops, tablets, smart phones, GPS, cameras, etc.) and/or software (ie, email, Microsoft Office, Cartegraph, etc.) to maintain records and prepare accurate reports on work performed daily, weekly, monthly, or as assigned or required.
+ Completes written daily work sheets as required.
+ Performs other duties as assigned or required.
CLICK HERE ( t o view the full job description including knowledge, skills, and abilities and working conditions for this position. Locate and click on the position title to view the complete job description.
Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:
+ Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
+ Pension
+ Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Paid Holidays
+ Paid Vacation
+ Personal Days
(Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)
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The City of Pittsburgh welcomes all applicants, including those who would need to relocate to satisfy the Residency Requirement prior to starting this position. Please elaborate on your plans to relocate to Pittsburgh if you do not already live within the City of Pittsburgh municipality. If you already reside within the City of Pittsburgh, please write N/A.
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Do you have a current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C - regular) or a current valid driver's license from another state or the U.S. Armed Forces? If you do not possess a current, valid PA Class C Driver's License: Are you able to obtain one prior to appointment if you are selected to fill this position?
+ N/A- I already possess the required driver's license.
+ YES, I AM able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.
+ NO, I am NOT able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.
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Do you possess a minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience as a tree pruner AND climber? This experience includes tying into and climbing trees in all weather conditions.
+ Yes
+ No
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Please briefly describe your professional tree pruning experience. If you do not possess this experience please type N/A.
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Did you remember to attach your complete resume with this application? If you did not, your application may be disqualified.
+ Yes
+ No
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Phone
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