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Agency Transportation, Department of
Title Tree Pruner - (Region 8)
Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade 08
Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range From $48294 to $49294 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 6:30 AM
To 3 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? Yes
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Dutchess
Street Address NYS Department of Transportation - Highway Maintenance
4 Burnett Blvd
City Poughkeepsie
State NY
Zip Code 12603
Minimum Qualifications Six months of experience climbing and pruning trees and, at the time of appointment, the candidate must meet the physical and medical standards set by the Director of Employee Health Service.Must possess a Commercial Driver’s License and be able to operate a large dump truck under snow and ice conditions.
Duties Description Under the direct or indirect supervision of a Tree Pruner Supervisor, Tree Pruners perform a variety of tasks in the care and maintenance of trees under supervision, including but not limited to the following:• Climbs trees using climbing equipment or uses a bucket truck to reach branches to be trimmed or removed;• Rigs ropes and tackle for self, tools and for removing parts of the tree;• Cuts down trees using chain saws; Operates chippers, log loaders, bucket trucks and other heavy equipment; applies herbicides to kill brush and weeds; Lubricates, adjusts, cleans and otherwise maintains the tools and equipment used;• Performs one person plowing and snow and ice functions during the winter season.
Additional Comments The starting salary for Tree Pruner is $58,694. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $48,294 with an additional geographic pay differential of $10,400, specific to this title and location.Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title. Cannabis use will be tested for during the pre-employment screening process and may be the basis for disqualification for employment or may be a basis for removal from employment
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Andrew Golding
Telephone
Fax (845)-431-7927
Email Address Andrew.Golding@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Transportation
4 Burnett Boulevard
City Poughkeepsie
State NY
Zip Code 12603
Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R08-24-32 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than 6/4/2024 to:Qualified and interested candidates should complete the Region 8 Application for Posted Positions, form P2 (available at work location) and return directly to the address of the Group listed below:Andrew Golding, NYS Department of Transportation Highway Maintenance Group4 Burnett Boulevard, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603E-mail: Andrew.Golding@dot.ny.gov
