Apprentice Tree Climber

City of Aurora
US - Colorado - Aurora
January 4, 2025

JOB LOCATION

13645 E Ellsworth Ave Aurora, Colorado 80012-1331

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
Diverse community
Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
Light rail station minutes away
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESHiring Salary: $17. 00/hour

The deadline to submit an application to this position is January 1st, 2025.

This is classified as VHBE (Variable Hour Benefit Eligible), where the selected candidate will work an average of 40 hours per week. The selected candidate will be eligible to elect Medical Benefits as well as accrue paid time off and receive 10 paid holidays.

The Apprentice Tree Climber is responsible for assisting technicians and lead workers in daily assignments related to tree care, including pruning, stump grinding, planting, and watering. They operate various machinery for ground operations, educate citizens on street tree maintenance, and can lead volunteer work projects. The role also involves maintaining equipment, performing emergency storm response and snow removal duties, and ensuring a safe working environment .

The Apprentice position ensures a constant supply of technicians, and is crucial for citizen safety as it ensures the proper care and maintenance of street trees. Well-maintained trees reduce the risk of falling branches or hazardous conditions, enhancing overall safety for pedestrians and drivers. Additionally, the apprentice's possession of commercial driver's licenses is essential for street snow plowing, allowing them to efficiently clear roadways during winter weather conditions, minimizing hazards and improving public safety.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Follows directives of technicians and lead worker on daily assignments
Prunes, grinds stumps, plants, and waters trees under supervision
Operates machinery needed in ground operations for tree maintenance
Educates and explains forestry standards of street tree maintenance to citizens
Serves as crew leader on volunteer work projects
Maintains equipment for daily use
Performs 24 hour emergency storm response and snow removal duties in coordination with other departments
Maintains a safe working environment
Performs additional duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience:

No previous experience required

Preferred Experience

One year of manual labor experience in the green industries
And/or college level education in horticulture, natural resources, arboriculture, forestry, or related field

Knowledge:

Hazards and safety practices common to tree maintenance operations.
Principles and techniques of job site safety and maintaining a safe work space

Skills:

Follows the standard operating procedures of a safety sensitive work environment
Operates chipper
Courteously drives non-CDL city vehicles
Operates chainsaws and other hand tools
Maintains a safe work environment

Abilities:

Team player. Can coordinate activities with other crew members.
Ability to work in unpleasant and sometimes hazardous weather conditions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees
Communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing
Able to learn technical material quickly and apply lessons consistently
Ability to learn skills and do tasks that require physical endurance

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Valid driver's license with clean driving history

WORKING CONDITIONS Essential Personnel:

When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

Moderate to heavy physical work depending on assigned function; Continuous heavy physical work requiring the ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds with or without assistance and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; Continuous walking and standing; frequently performs activities requiring a full range of body motion including pushing, pulling, bending, stooping/crouching, and climbing; continuous hand/eye and hand/foot coordination for operation of tools, equipment, and vehicles; speech communication to give instructions and information to employees; vision to read manuals and gauges and operate equipment; hearing/listening for instructions, troubleshooting, and warning signals.

Work Environment:

Works both indoors and outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions, noise, fumes, dust, and chemicals; and able to work weekends

Equipment Used:

Non-CDL chip truck
Chippers
Water truck
1 ton dump trucks
Snow blowers and truck mounted snow plows
Chainsaws
Hand tools and power tools
Stump grinder
Computers and typical MS Office software
This position may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e. g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc. ) in the course of their employment.

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of ma.

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