Arborist Technician (3434) - SF Recreation & Parks -…

Job Description
Under general supervision, the Arborist Technician (3434) performs duties involving the maintenance and removal of trees and other vegetation. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to:
Assesses and evaluates condition of trees and other vegetation; maintains tree inventories;
Climbs up trees and/or using aerial lift equipment to reach dead, damaged or unwanted limbs or tree tops for removal and pruning, or for purposes of complete tree removal;
Performs various types of rigging in connection with this work; operates chain and hand saws, aerial ladder truck, chipper, and other equipment. with cranes, skitters, tractors and other heavy equipment;
Prepares brush for disposal, operating chipper and driving aerial lift equipment vehicles, heavy loader trucks or other required vehicles;
Drives heavy equipment; and
Performs related duties as assigned.
Nature of the work: This position involves exposure to a high risk of physical injury to the employee and constant vigilance to public safety. Positions in this job code require considerable physical demands, manual dexterity with frequent exposure to arduous and disagreeable working conditions, including inclement weather.
Camp Mather Assignment Requirement: This position will be required to temporarily live and perform duties at Camp Mather, a campground operated by the Recreation and Parks Department, located in the Sierra Mountains near Yosemite. Camp Mather work crew assignments typically lasts between two (2) and eight (8) weeks, twice a year, during the spring and fall seasons before and after Camp Mather season. Additional work periods at Camp Mather may be required. Room and board is provided at Camp Mather and a REC vehicle is supplied.