Tree Trimmer

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values : Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its’ citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

This position will be located at Missouri State Parks Eastern Region Office, Festus, MO 63028. Shift is Monday through Thursday (four 10 hour days per week), 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work assignments are located over a large geographic area of Missouri that will require travel and overnight stays during the workweek, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

• Complete skilled work assignments in the operation of ­chainsaws, pole saws and Nifty Lift
• Work at height cutting limbs and branches, at heights up to approximately 50 feet
• Use ropes and rigging to assist with tree removal
• Climb or learn to climb trees using climbing gear
• Load, transport, and unload equipment effectively and safely
• Perform manual work requiring repeated bending, stooping, reaching and heavy lifting of cumbersome and large chucks of wood, limbs and branches.
• Work in heat, humidity, cold and inclement weather, including light rain or drizzle.

This position is required to obtain and maintain appropriate commercial operator’s license and may be required to obtain water/wastewater certifications. If required and if you do not currently possess this license/certification, you will be given twelve months to obtain necessary license/certification.

AND

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills:

• Learning : Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development.
• Mechanical : Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Decision Making : Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.
• Flexibility : Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Safety Engineering : Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods to identify, control, mitigate, and eliminate safety hazards in the design and use of facilities, equipment, operations, and work processes.

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

• Four to six years of on-the-job training in operation of chainsaws, pole saws, tree trimming, and arborist work, cutting firewood.

Special Job Requirements:

• As a special requirement, this position is required to obtain and maintain Missouri Class B Commercial Driver’s license, may require air brake endorsement. If you do not currently possess this license, you will be given twelve months from the first day of employment to obtain necessary license
• Compliance with random drug and alcohol testing required
• Ability to understand and complete assignments received orally, electronically, or by written orders.
• Ability to operate, load, transport, and unload a variety of equipment
• Possess and apply load securement knowledge
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the day
• Ability to communicate effectively and work independently
• Must be able to travel and stay overnight during the work week, i.e. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here .

How we invest in you:

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

Chad Hovis at 636-931-5200 or chad.hovis@dnr.mo.gov

Or

Sally Namassy, Recruiter at dnr.recruiter@dnr.mo.gov

• 

• State of Missouri

Show more