Union Tree Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $26.70 - $39.50 Hourly
Location : Clark County - Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: PERMANENT
Job Number: 31687
Department: Real Property Management
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: 8/11/2026 5:01 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants: 250
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Clark County Department of Real Property Management is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Tree Trimmer position. This position is responsible for planting, trimming and pruning, bracing, maintaining, and removing trees and large shrubs within Clark County park facilities and other landscaped areas.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Tree Trimmer: Nevada Commercial Driver's license (CDL) required.Applications submitted without a copy of candidate'sNevada Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will be considered incomplete.
Required certifications/licenses may be submitted in the following ways.

1. Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to application at time of submission.
2. Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to an email and sent to County HR Recruitment Analyst: dino.cui@clarkcountynv.gov

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school AND two (2) years of full-time experience, which has involved pruning, trimming and caring for trees and large shrubs. Such work must have included working from aerial equipment and/or ladders at heights above 20 feet.
All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.
Working Conditions: Work extended shifts or be called back in emergency situations. Work with exposure to potentially hazardous fertilizers and pesticides. Work out of doors in all weather conditions.
Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Nevada Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with any necessary endorsements. A Nevada Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is preferred.
Some positions may require a crane operator's certification through the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operator's (NCCCO) within twenty-four (24) months from the date of hire.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination and is subjects to random drug testing required by Department of Transportation.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Plants, trims, prunes, braces, maintains and removes park, street and other trees in County landscaped areas.
• Operates equipment-requiring incumbent to possess a commercial driver's license.
• Works from an aerial bucket, ladder or with lifelines, ropes and cables to trim, shape and top trees; clears overhead utility lines and removes branches from structures and other hazardous locations; shapes and thins trees for aesthetic reasons.
• Rigs, lowers and stacks branches and cuttings; operates or directs the operation of brush chippers and stump cutters; leaves work site in a clean and orderly condition.
• Prunes and directs the pruning of a variety of shrubs and other plant materials; disposes of or directs the disposal of debris.
• Instructs crew in work procedures; ensures that safety precautions are understood and followed.
• Operates and performs adjustments and minor maintenance on a wide variety of hand and power tools related to the work, including power and hand saws, chippers, stump cutters, blowers and related equipment; reports the need for replacement or major repairs.
• Drives a tree trimming truck and operates associated aerial equipment.
• Starts trees from seedlings; waters and fertilizes as required; replants to larger containers and plants is designated locations as desired size is achieved.
• Cables and braces trees and shrubs as required for safety or aesthetic considerations.
• Answers questions from the public and responds to emergency situations involving downed trees or similar problems.
• Observes safe driving and working conditions; wears appropriate safety equipment and observes safe work procedures.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Maintains accurate records of work performed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Strength and mobility to work in a typical field maintenance setting, including operating hand and power tools; stamina to perform sustained physical labor, including standing, walking, climbing and working at heights of 20 feet and above; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 70 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
• More Money in Your Pocket
  • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
  • No Social Security Deduction
  • No State Income Taxes
• Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
  • - Employer pays 90% of premium
    • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
    • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
    • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
• Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• AD&D - Employer Paid
• Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Generous Leave Accruals that include:
  • 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday
  • Paid Vacation Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Holiday Leave
• Other leave options
  • Catastrophic Leave
  • Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
• Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
  • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
  • Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
  • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
  • Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month

*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.
01
I understand that in order to be considered for the Tree Trimmer position, I must submit a copy of my valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in addition to this application. I further acknowledge that it is my responsibility to ensure that this required document is submitted to and received by Human Resources prior to the close of this recruitment, otherwise, my application will be considered incomplete.

• I understand that in order to be considered for the Tree Trimmer position, I must submit a copy of my valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in addition to this application. I further acknowledge that it is my responsibility to ensure that this required document is submitted to and received by Human Resources prior to the close of this recruitment, otherwise, my application will be considered incomplete.

02
The following questions 2-5 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Please note that part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area).
Which best describes your level of education? (Applicants with foreign or international education, including full degrees, partial degrees, or individual credits, must obtain a professional credential evaluation from an accredited evaluation agency. The evaluation must verify the U.S. educational equivalency and, if the applicant is offered a position, an original and verifiable copy must be submitted to Clark County at the candidate's expense.)

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College (1-29 semester credits)
• Some College (30-59 semester credits)
• Some College (60-89 semester credits)
• Some College (90-120+ semester credits)
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

03
Indicate your full-time professional experience pruning, trimming and caring for trees and large shrubs.

• No Experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 4 to 5 years
• More than 5 years

04
Do you have experience working from aerial equipment and/or ladders at heights above 20 feet?

• Yes, I have experience working from aerial equipment and/or ladders at heights above 20 feet.
• No, I do not have experience working from aerial equipment and/or ladders at heights above 20 feet.

05
Do you currently hold a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License?

• Yes, I currently hold a valid Class A Nevada Commercial Driver's License.
• Yes, I currently hold a valid Class B Nevada Commercial Driver's License.
• No, I do not currently hold a Class A or Class B Nevada Driver's License.

06
The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.
I understand that:
A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;
C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;
D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;
E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;
F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

• I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

07
Indicate your full-time professional experience applying a variety of arboricultural practices in municipal grounds, public parks, urban settings, and nature preserves.

• No Experience
• Less than 12 months
• 12 to 23 months
• 24 to 35 months
• 36 to 47 months
• More than 48 months

08
Indicate your full-time professional experience utilizing hand and power tools and other powered equipment related to tree trimming.

• No Experience
• Less than 12 months
• 12 to 23 months
• 24 to 35 months
• 36 to 47 months
• More than 48 months

09
Indicate the specific areas you have full-time professional experience with tree trimming equipment (select all that apply).

• Aerial lift truck
• Boring equipment
• Coring equipment
• Loppers
• Pole saw
• Pruning saw
• Stump grinder/cutters
• Tree chipper
• None of the above

10
Indicate your full-time professional experience using and working with personal protection