CLIMBER & PRUNER

Under supervision, some of the physical activities performed by Climber and Pruner and environmental conditions experienced are: climbing in and out of an aerial lift device (bucket truck), climbing up in a tree using rope and harness or bucket; operating a chain saw, operating heavy motorized equipment such as bucket truck, chipper, loader and stump grinder; lifting and moving heavy objects; standing for extended periods of time; working outdoors in all kinds of weather, including severe weather conditions. When responding to emergency conditions, Climber and Pruners may be required to work all hours of the day or night and on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Selected candidate will also perform all types of work required for the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees and large shrubs; climb, prunes, brace, cut and fell trees adjoining the City’s arterial highways, spray trees and large shrubs to protect them against insects, fungi, or other parasites, etc.; may perform tree inspection work and required, operate vehicles and hand power tools; perform related duties.

Work Location: 78-88 Park Dr. E. Queens, NY 11367.
Hours/Shift: 40 Hours per week.

To Apply: All resumes are to be submitted electronically. No phone calls or personal inquiries permitted. All applicants please go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #758663. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Most public libraries have computers available for use. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.


Preference will be given to candidate who possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License or Class B Commercial Driver's License valid in the State of New York at time of appointment.
Serious moving violations, license suspension or accident record may disqualify you. This Class B or Class A Commercial Driver License must be maintained for the duration of your employment in this title.

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