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This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.Distinguishing Features of WorkThis is skilled supervisory work in the care and maintenance of treesalong street rights-of-way, in City parks, and on other City properties.This employee is responsible for supervising and participating in workconnected with the replacement, care, and removal of trees. Workincludes planning and establishing safeguards for employees and thepublic. Supervision is exercised over a small crew of skilled andunskilled employees. Assignments are received from a supervisor and workis performed under general direction.Employees within the department of division shall be given firstconsiderationPosting may close at any timeExamples of Work Performed- Participates in the planting, pruning, spraying, and removal of trees.- Climbs trees using rope and saddle to heights up to 80 ft. above the ground from the ground.- Operates a bucket truck in tree operations.- Provides recommendations for improvements in the tree maintenance program.- Identifies hazardous trees, reports and directs or performs removal of difficult trees.- Performs maintenance and corrective pruning of trees and assists in job site cleanup, including raking, sweeping, chipping brush and loading debris and logs on trucks.- Operates tree-related equipment trucks, chippers, log splitters and stump grinders and other related equipment.- Maintains tree care-related equipment and tools.- These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive.- Other related duties may be assigned as needed.Requirements of Work- Considerable knowledge of tree trimming, treatment, and removal methods and techniques- Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions and ANZI Z133 standards- Considerable knowledge of use and maintenance of tools and equipment used in tree work.- Ability to start, operate, stop, and carry chainsaws weighing up to 22 lbs. at heights of up to 80 ft. above the ground while positioned at a variety of angles and positions while working in a rope and saddle- Ability to tolerate equipment and machinery noise with the use of ear plugs or other hearing protection- Ability to lift 100% of body weight in order to climb trees as the job requires- Ability to place a rope inch in diameter 30 ft. above ground in a tree and then foot lock and body thrust into the tree- Ability to operate a 26