Tree Stump Removal Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Description The City of Roanoke is seeking a Tree Trimmer to perform skilled work in the care and pruning of trees. The successful candidate will climb trees using rope and saddle, tree spikes, and ladders; perform tree pruning in accordance with ISA standards for purposes of public safety, environmental enhancement, and aesthetics; remove trees by felling using directional control or by topping and piecing down; plant and transplant trees; apply pesticides to trees for the purposes of insect or disease control as well as control of unwanted vegetation; and apply fertilizer to shade and ornamental trees. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three years' recent experience working as a trimmer and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. The City of Roanoke is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA/M/F/Disability Employer. To elevate the performance of the organization, we are committed to respecting, celebrating, and embracing the collective mixture of differences and similarities between our employees as a rich tapestry.

Our behaviors will demonstrate open communication, and we will seek opportunities to learn, recognizing and rewarding actions that promote acceptance while suspending judgment. By doing this, we will foster an inclusive, open work environment that delivers excellent service and creates a more vibrant and inviting community. This is a non-exempt position.

Descripcion del puesto La Ciudad de Roanoke busca un Podador de Arboles para realizar trabajos especializados en el cuidado y poda de arboles. El candidato ideal trepara arboles usando cuerdas, arnes, puas y escaleras; cortara segun las normas de ISA para seguridad publica, embellecimiento ambiental y estetica; eliminara arboles cayendolos con control direccional o por seccionamiento; plantara y trasplantara arboles; aplicara pesticidas para controlar insectos, enfermedades o vegetacion no deseada; y abonara arboles ornamentales y de sombra. Requisitos minimos: Diploma de secundaria o GED y al menos tres anos de experiencia reciente como podador o capacitacion equivalente.

Licencia de conducir valida emitida por el Estado de Virginia. La Ciudad de Roanoke es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades de empleo (EEO/AA/M/F/Discapacidad). Comprometidos con mejorar el desempeno organizacional, valoramos y celebramos la diversidad de nuestros empleados.

Fomentamos la comunicacion abierta, buscamos aprender unos de otros y reconocemos las acciones que promueven la inclusion y el respeto mutuo. Este entorno nos permite brindar un servicio excelente y construir una comunidad mas vibrante. Tipo de puesto: No exento Examples of Duties SUMMARY Performs skilled work in the care and pruning of trees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Climbs trees using rope and saddle, tree spikes, and ladders Performs tree pruning in accordance with ISA standards for purposes of public safety, environmental enhancement, and aesthetics Removes trees by felling using directional control or by topping and piecing down Plants and transplants trees Applies pesticides to trees for the purposes of insect or disease control as well as control of unwanted vegetation Applies fertilizer to shade and ornamental trees Performs cabling, bracing, bark tracing, and other tree surgery procedures Operates an aerial lift device Uses and maintains in good repair all power and hand tools including: chainsaws, handsaws, ropes, saddles, axes, etc.

Operates a backhoe/tractor Operates a brush chipper Operates a stump grinder/cutter Operates a telescopic crane truck Performs snow removal as needed May serve as lead worker in absence of supervisor SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Ejemplos de tareas Resumen: Desempenar trabajos especializados en cuidado y poda de arboles. Responsabilidades esenciales: Trepar arboles con cuerdas, arnes, puas y escaleras.

Podar arboles segun las normas de la ISA para seguridad publica, estetica y mejora ambiental. Eliminar arboles mediante derribo controlado o por seccionamiento. Plantar y trasplantar arboles.

Aplicar pesticidas para insectos, enfermedades o vegetacion invasiva. Abonar arboles ornamentales y de sombra. Realizar cableado, entutorado, trazado de corteza y otros procedimientos de cirugia arborea.

Operar plataforma aerea elevadora. Usar y mantener herramientas electricas y manuales (motosierras, sierras de mano, cuerdas, arnes, hachas, etc.). Manejar retroexcavadora/tractor

Operar astilladora de vegetacion. Operar desbrozadora de troncos. Operar camion-grua telescopica.

Realizar remocion de nieve segun se requiera. En ausencia del supervisor, actuar como lider temporal de equipo. Responsabilidades de supervision: Ninguna.

Typical Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three years recent experience working as a trimmer and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Calificaciones requeridas Educacion y experiencia: Diploma de secundaria o GED; tres anos de experiencia reciente como podador y/o capacitacion; o combinacion equivalente. Supplemental Information LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend instructions.

Ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of a valid appropriate driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. This is a job description and not an individualized position description. A job description defines the general character and scope of duties and responsibilities of all positions in a job classification, but it is not intended to describe and does not necessarily list the essential job functions for a given position in a classification.

Idioma: Capacidad para leer y comprender instrucciones, y seguir indicaciones orales especificas. Razonamiento: Capacidad para aplicar sentido comun y cumplir instrucciones detalladas, enfrentando situaciones estandarizadas sin cambios frecuentes. Requisitos especiales: Licencia de conducir valida segun el estado de Virginia.

Exigencias fisicas y entorno laboral Demandas fisicas: Estar de pie y caminar durante periodos prolongados. Usar manos para manipular herramientas. Alcanzar objetos con brazos y manos.

Trepar, equilibrarse, agacharse, arrodillarse, agacharse o gatear frecuentemente. Levantar y mover con frecuencia hasta 23?kg (50?lb). Vision ajustable para enfocar.

Entorno laboral: Exposicion frecuente a condiciones climaticas externas, humedad y vibraciones. Exposicion ocasional a partes mecanicas en movimiento, humos, polvo o riesgo de descarga electrica. Nivel de ruido por lo general alto.