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Under general supervision, performs a variety of manual labor tasks in support of arboriculture and urban forestry operations. Work includes assisting the Arborist Crew with tree planting, pruning, maintenance, and removal activities; clearing and hauling tree debris; preparing and maintaining job sites; and loading and unloading tools, equipment, and materials. Operates and uses hand and power tools commonly associated with tree care and general labor work, and may assist in the safe operation of specialized equipment. Follows established safety procedures and work instructions while working independently or as part of a crew, often in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions.
Job Responsibility:
Excavates trenches (using various pneumatic and hand tools, including 90-pound jackhammers) for water and sewer lines, underground utility repair, or electrical conduits
backfills and compacts excavations
and potholes transmission mains and service piping
Clears culverts, stakes fabric to prevent erosion of work sites, and cements and rip-raps upstream and downstream of culverts
Stabilizes embankments by building wetwalls and drywalls alongside roadways and waterways
Clears obstacles prior to machine mowing
Serves as flag operator and sets up traffic barricades and lights or other barriers around work sites (on streets or in other locations)
Clears and chips vegetation, brush, limbs
clears firebreaks, watershed roadways, v-ditches, jogging and foot paths, pipeline rights-of-way, around structures, buildings, risers, vaults, and valve lots
cuts access routes to watershed domestic utility lines and springs
removes small trees and grinds stumps
Installs and maintains chain link, barbed wire and hogwire fencing
cements watershed gate posts and chain link fence posts
Loads and unloads materials, supplies, furniture, and/or equipment by hand or with booms, power tailgate, forklift, and other moving equipment for moving to and from worksites
Removes and cleans up debris resulting from construction, maintenance, wrecking, or repair work around grounds and building areas using hands, broom, shovel, wheel barrow, etc
Works in confined spaces to assist in cleaning and flushing catch basins, septic tanks, or sewage treatment plants with shovels, hoses, and pumps to ensure proper drainage of the sewer system
Operates and maintains pneumatic, electrical, mechanical, and hand tools including air compressors, jack hammers, tie tampers, sand blasters, steam cleaners, hoists, drills, chain saws, cement mixers, chipping guns, weed whackers, spaders, stump grinders, fence stretchers, aerial lift buckets, and other hand tools to assist craft workers in getting their jobs done
Mixes and prepares concrete
Assists in the application of concrete and asphalt to repair roads and sidewalks
Sweeps streets and sidewalks
Applies disinfectants, de-greasers, and herbicides to streets and sidewalks
Scrubs streets, sidewalks, and plazas with a broom or high-pressure water hose
Picks up litter and puts debris into bags
Cleans up illegal dumping sites, spills on city streets, and sites of accidents
Removes litter and signs from poles and benches
Operates motorized sidewalk sweepers to clean sidewalks
Uses radio communication system or other communication devices
Manages a tool room, distributing tools and tracking inventory
Completes forms such as work orders, daily work or field reports, and/or accident report forms
Drives a truck and/or car to work sites and follows route or other maps
Prepare surfaces for painting
removes graffiti from public/private property using a computerized color matching program, soda blaster, and/or steam cleaner
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Three (3) years (6000 hours) of journey-level experience as a general laborer in the construction field
Possession of a valid Class C California driver license (must be maintained during employment)
Completion of a California Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) or United States Department of Labor (DOL) approved apprentice construction laborer program may be substituted for the required experience
Nice to have:
Previous experience working in tree care, landscaping, forestry, or outdoor labor
Familiarity with tree trimming, pruning, brush removal, and debris cleanup
Experience assisting with chainsaws, chippers, stump grinders, or other arborist equipment
Knowledge of basic tree species identification and plant care
Ability to follow tree safety practices and job-site safety procedures
Experience working with ropes, rigging systems, or ground support for climbers
Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to drive work trucks or trailers
Certification or training in CPR/First Aid
Prior experience working with a municipal public works or parks department
Ability to work effectively as part of a team in outdoor environments and communicate clearly with crew members
Willingness to learn arboriculture practices and support certified arborists