Tree Pruner II (Eligible for up to $1,000 in bonuses)

THE POSITION THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED Application cut-off dates are: 3/31/26, 6/30/26, 9/30/26 and 12/31/26 New hires in the Tree Pruner II classification may be eligible for one-time recruitment and retention bonuses totaling up to $1,000 during the first year of employment. To prune and remove trees along City streets and to perform other related maintenance duties. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the third and full journey-level class in the Tree Pruner series. Incumbents work under direction and are expected to perform skilled tree pruning work. Work in this class is distinguished from that of Tree Pruner I by the greater complexity of the work and by the greater independence with which an incumbent is expected to operate. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are filled by advancement from the lower level class of Tree Pruner I. Appointment to the class of Tree Pruner II requires that the employee be performing substantially the full range of duties for the class and meet the qualification standards for the class. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Lead direction is provided by the Senior Tree Pruner class. No supervisory responsibilities are included in the duties. Essential Duties And Responsibilities The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed: - Climb trees using ropes, cables, climbing saddles, and spurs and operate aerial tower truck to remove undesired branches, limbs, and trees; lower removed portions to the ground with bull ropes. - Operate chain and hand saws, power or pole pruners, axes, and other hand tools for felling trees or cutting felled trees; operate chipper and brush truck. - Remove overhanging branches and split or broken limbs after a storm. - Prune trees for clearance of overhead utility facilities excluding high voltage line clearance. - Sharpen and maintain tools, ropes,