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Tree Trimmer Line Clearer and Tree Trimmer Line Clearer Assistant (Multiple Positions)

Location: Palo Alto, CA
Salary: $84,302.40 - $103,480.00 Annually

About the Opportunity
The City of Palo Alto's Urban Forestry team is looking for passionate tree care experts to join our elite municipal forestry program. We're filling two positions at either:

• Tree Trimmer Line Clearer: $84,302 - $103,480 annually ($40.53 - $49.75/hour)
• Tree Trimmer Line Clearer Assistant: $79,456 - $97,552 annually ($38.20 - $46.90/hour)

On our team, you'll make a direct impact by:

• Maintaining our urban forest and critical utility infrastructure
• Using advanced climbing techniques and aerial equipment
• Operating state-of-the-art equipment including aerial lift trucks
• Implementing industry-leading line clearance practices
• Contributing to community safety and environmental sustainability
• Collaborating with a team that sets the standard in urban forestry

About Urban Forestry
The City of Palo Alto's urban forestry program stands among the nation's finest:

• One of only 15 municipalities with Society of Municipal Arborists accreditation
• 35 years as a Tree City USA recipient
• 7-year Tree Line USA electric utility designation
• Stewardship of 66,000 trees that enhance property values and reduce urban heat
• Unique integration of technological innovation and environmental conservation

Operating within the Public Works Department, our Urban Forestry section maintains city-owned trees, ensures utility line clearance, and implements the Urban Forest Master Plan.

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Confers with supervisor to plan, review work projects and make suggestions to better implement the job.
• Climbs trees using ladders, climbing equipment or works from bucket of an aerial lift truck boom to perform tree maintenance tasks, pruning or line clearing.
• Sprays and treats trees for infestation or fertilizing.
• Establishes safe work zones and adhere to safe work practices including the use of personal protective equipment.
• Operates all types of tree maintenance equipment such as aerial lift trucks, chainsaws, brush chippers, sprayers, stump grinders or other tools and equipment.
• Waters newly planted trees using water truck.
• Responsible for a high quality of work and safety within the crew.

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