Job Details

The City of Worcester is an EEO/AA Employer. Preference is given to Worcester residents.

If you wish to apply for this position, the deadline is Open Until Filled. Please note the following application options for this position:

By Mailing to the Department of Human Resources, ATTN: TREE CLIMBER, NO CDL, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608
(If applying via US Mail, please include a completed Labor Service Application Form and any required documentation)

Title

TREE CLIMBER, NO CDL

Department/Division

Parks and Recreation

Apply Start Date

06/17/2024

Apply End Date

Open Until Filled

Type

Full Time

Hours

40 Per Week

Wage

$22.89 - $27.82 Per Hour

Description

TREE CLIMBER
PARKS DEPARTMENT
CITY OF WORCESTER

The Parks Department is seeking 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.
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.
Must be willing to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 18 months of employment.

The starting hourly rate of pay is:

$22.89 per hour

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 to: City of Worcester, Human Resources Department, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608; emailed: Hiring@worcesterma.gov; OR, faxed: (508) 799-1040.

Veterans will be given preference when applying for these positions. For more information, contact the City’s Department of Human Resources at (508) 799-1030.