$26.95-$33.64 Hourly / $4,671.33-$5,830.93 Monthly / $56,056.00-$69,971.20 Yearly
To trim and top trees; to cut and clear brush and fallen trees; and to spray weeds and brush on County roads and rights-of-way.
Maintenance Worker
This is the entry level class in the Tree Trimmer series. This class is distinguished from the journey level by the performance of the more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series. Employees at this level are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment on matters allocated to the journey level. Since this class is typically used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience. Employees work under immediate supervision while learning job tasks.
Tree Trimmer
This is the full journey level class within the Tree Trimmer series. This class is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker by the assignment of the full range of duties. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the entry level.
This class is distinguished from the Senior Tree Trimmer in that the latter performs high climbing and tree trimming tasks requiring a high level of skill and independent judgment and may exercise technical and functional supervision over technical and maintenance personnel.
Maintenance Worker
Receives immediate supervision from Tree Maintenance Supervisor and may receive technical and functional supervision from other maintenance or technical personnel.
Tree Trimmer
Receives general supervision from Tree Maintenance Supervisor and may receive technical and functional supervision from other maintenance or technical personnel.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Maintenance Worker
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: No experience is required.
Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Required License or Certificate:
May need to possess a valid driver’s license as required by the position and in accordance with the California Vehicle Code. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
Tree Trimmer
Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: Two years of responsible experience performing duties similar to those of a Maintenance Worker assigned to various program areas in Placer County.
Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Required License or Certificate:
Maintenance Worker
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Tree Trimmer
In addition to the qualifications for Maintenance Worker:
Knowledge of:
Ability to: