Tree Trimmer

Job Description:

Tree Trimmer

Description

Position Description

Final Filing Date: Friday, December 5, 2025

Exam#: 25/74G21/11MZ

The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department (PWFP) brings together a range of functions to ensure safe building construction, plan for the future needs of the County, manage infrastructure and county facilities, and protect natural resources. The Department is responsible for public works, county roads and bridges, county parks, and county facilities.

The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department seeks to fill a current Tree Trimmer vacancy. Under general supervision, the incumbent will perform skilled work of widely varying difficulty in the maintenance and care of trees; climbs, trims and falls trees; performs unskilled work in the removal of brush, and performs other related duties as required.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

Examples of Duties

• Climbs, trims, tops and falls trees of varying heights.
• Operates a variety of tree trimming equipment and tools such as large and small chainsaws, aerial bucket, hydraulic pruners; maneuvers climbing gear.
• Rigs ropes in trees and determines placement of ropes for easiest and safest removal of limbs; ties special knots used for climbing and removal of limbs.
• May assist ground crew personnel in operating the chipper and removing debris from the work area when the nature of the work does not call for the climbing of trees.
• Inspects and determines limbs to be removed or trimming to be done in order to have a well-trimmed and balanced tree.
• Cleans and maintains climbing and trimming equipment in a safe and serviceable condition; keeps current on safety regulations and practices.
• Flags traffic; sets up barricades.

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Tree Trimmer .

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Working Knowledge of:

• Methods, procedures, tools and equipment used in climbing, trimming and removing trees.
• Safety methods used when trimming around power lines, structures and populated areas.
• Rope knots commonly used in tree work such as Bowline, Running Bowline, Timber Hitch, Clove Hitch with Half Hitch, Repelling Knot (Monkey Fist).
• Methods used in servicing and maintaining tools and equipment.
• CAL-OSHA safety standards as they relate to this position.

Skill and Ability to:

• Skillfully and safely climb, trim and fell trees.
• Safely operate tools and equipment used in tree work such as chainsaws, pruners, aerial bucket, chipper, etc.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Read and write English at a level sufficient to follow written instructions and to complete basic time and equipment records.
• Understand and follow oral instructions.
• Develop and maintain cooperative work relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Maintain good public relations.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Experience:

T wo (2) years of experience climbing and trimming large trees in a trainee capacity.

Additional Information

REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possess a valid California Class C driver's license at the time of appointment and, within six months of hire, obtain a Class A driver's license. Possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency. Incumbents are required to report for duty within 30 minutes of notification of call to emergency duty.

BENEFITS:

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the J Unit Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty , by

Final Filing Date: Friday, December 5, 2025 , 11:59 PM(PST)

Or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Monterey County, Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department
Attn: Marlene Zamudio, Human Resources Analyst
1441 Schilling Place, 1st Floor, Salinas CA 93901
Email: zamudiomr@countyofmonterey.gov
Phone: (831) 755-4893 Fax: (831) 784-5603

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to all of the Supplemental Questions

Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Marlene Zamudio , Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755-4893, or zamudiomr@countyofmonterey.gov .

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

Closing Date/Time: 12/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$4,438.03 - $6,061.47 Monthly