Job Details

TREE CLIMBER
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
CITY OF WORCESTER

The 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 removal of 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.
• A valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required as a condition of employment. (Class A or Class B CDL acceptable).
• 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.

The starting hourly rate of pay is:

• $21.16 per hour
• For Motor Equipment Operator (when assigned):
• $ 27.63 MEO Grade A
• $ 28.52 MEO Grade B
• $ 30.22 MEO Grade C
• $ 31.19 MEO Grade D

IMPORTANT: 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: HR@worcesterma.gov; OR, faxed: (508) 799-1040.

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) 799-1030.