TREE TRIMMER-HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER (BC-07) [2 vacancies]
TREE TRIMMER-HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER (BC-07) [2 vacancies]
city county of honolulu hawaiiHonolulu, HI
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Tree Trimmer-Heavy Truck Drivers Keeping Roads Clear and Trees in Check! Start your rewarding career with the City and County of Honolulu today! Ready for outdoor work where every cut makes a visible difference? The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), Division of Urban Forestry is looking for tree-loving and hardworking Tree Trimmer-Heavy Truck Drivers! This full-time, permanent role, located in Honolulu, involves operating dump or bucket trucks and doing tree work, such as pruning, trimming palms, removing or moving trees, planting, shaping, and cleaning up during and after tree maintenance.
What You Will Do:
Remove and prune trees and branches (including palms and fronds) to support public safety, tree health, and appearance, using approved tools and required safety equipment, and clean up and load debris onto trucks. Operate heavy trucks and equipment (including dump trucks, boom trucks, bucket trucks, stump grinders, and brush chippers) to support tree maintenance and removal, including hauling debris to disposal sites. Maintain professional and courteous public interaction by addressing complaints, answering questions, helping set up traffic control and safety devices, requesting towing of illegally parked vehicles when needed, and directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic to ensure a safe work area. Maintain chainsaws, equipment, and assigned truck by performing daily inspections, cleaning as needed, reporting issues to a supervisor, and securing tools properly after each workday. Respond to emergency call-outs during evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Report accidents, injuries, equipment issues, unsafe conditions, and license-related matters as required, and participate in training and temporary assignments. Perform other related duties as needed.
Special Working Conditions:
Work schedule is Monday - Friday from 6:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. May be required to respond to emergency work in all weather conditions, including extreme or inclement weather, working near or under fallen trees, traffic, or downed power lines, and navigating off-road or low-visibility conditions. May work overtime, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs. This position will serve as a Disaster Response worker during declared emergencies. Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!
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Level
Junior
Location
Honolulu, HI
Occupation
Tree Trimmers and Pruners
Industry
Landscaping Services
Posted
3 days ago