This is semi-skilled manual work involving the pruning, felling and removal of trees on City-owned property and rights-of-way in difficult or hazardous work situations where a comprehensive knowledge of tree removal techniques is required. Work includes work site planning, utilization of proper safeguards, and the proper operation and care of assigned equipment.

Salary: $16.39 - $24.73 Hourly DOQ**

Close Date: Open Until Filled

**The entry pay for this position will be between $16.39 - $17.00 hourly depending on the selected applicant’s qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Have a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency.

• Possess and continue to maintain a valid State of Florida Class “B” Commercial Driver License.

• Have at least six months of experience in tree trimming work with the use of associated tools and equipment.

• Be able to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions and work orders.

• Acknowledge this position is designated as Emergency Critical (EC) and if hired into the position, you must be immediately available to the department before, during, and after a declared emergency and/or disaster.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have the ability to climb and perform manual work in high and hazardous locations, sometimes in precarious positions and under adverse weather conditions.

• Have the ability to manipulate, lift or move heavy equipment and objects.

• Have the ability to operate various trucks, winches, front end loaders, wood chippers, power chain saws and other tree removal equipment.

• Have the ability to walk long hours alone, both indoors and out, under varying work and climatic conditions.

• Have knowledge of:

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select Apply/Register/View Job Postings. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.