The incumbent will be assigned the lead worker responsibility for all City tree trimming in parks as well as for the clearance around power lines and over streets. Tree trimming is a major duty of this position with three to four months of the year being spent working in this area. Shift may include weekend work and or 10 hour days. Applicants must have a valid CDL driver's license or be able to obtain one, a good driving record and must be in good physical condition in order to perform duties of the position. Employees will typically be hired at the beginning of the salary range, progress through the range is based on annual performance.
Performance is evaluated at six months, one year and every year thereafter.
The fringe benefit package includes family medical and dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurance and retirement plan. Vacation is accrued monthly and begins at ten days a year. There are 11 paid holidays per year. Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 12 days per year. Included in this area are two lighted softball fields, a lighted baseball field, two lighted tennis courts, and one lighted soccer field.