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Tree Trimmer

Job in Lompoc, Santa Barbara County, California, 93437, USA
Listing for: City of Lompoc
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-01
Job specializations:
  • Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
    Landscaping
Job Description & How to Apply Below

THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBILITY LIST FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE VACANCIES.
Interested applicants must submit on-line application -- NO paper applications will be accepted.

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The City reserves the right to stop accepting applications prior to the posted deadline if sufficient numbers of qualified applications are received. Therefore, applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The recruitment is officially closed once it has been removed from the City's website.

Incumbents perform semi-skilled and skilled work in the trimming, planting, cultivating, maintenance, and removal of trees; and perform other specifically related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

Positions in the class of Tree Trimmer perform –the working level class in tree maintenance operations. Individuals initially perform manual labor and tree trimming work involved in trimming, planting, cultivating, maintaining, and removing trees and as assigned.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Based upon screening of the City application, résumé, and responses to supplemental questions, applicants whose qualifications best meet the requirements of the position will be invited to the examination process. This process may include but is not limited to, panel interview, which consists of an evaluation of some of the essential knowledge, skills, abilities, and job‑related experience listed below. Those candidates who pass the examination process are placed on an eligibility list from which the final selection will be made.

SELECTION

PROCESS

As authorized by City policy, applicants being considered for hire in this position are subject to fingerprinting for purposes of investigating criminal history background, as part of the employment screening process. Appointment is subject to successful completion of a pre‑employment medical examination (based upon job‑related physical standards) by a City‑designated physician.

Failure in any one part of the examination or selection processes will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.

The following duties are typical of this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the duties and/or may be required to perform specific additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

  • Provides and helpfully interact with co‑workers, supervisors, and everyone encountered.
  • Provides good customer service to all individuals contacted in the course of work in a courteous and respectful manner.
  • Trims or removes excess, dead or diseased limbs or branches from trees and shrubbery using powered and hand saws and pole pruners.
  • Plants and/or removes trees and shrubbery.
  • Performs tree surgery work.
  • In conformance with safety regulations, lowers cut limbs and branches by slings or lines.
  • Picks up trimmings and loads them into a chipping machine or truck.
  • Operates and performs trimming work from the hydraulic boom.
  • Operates chipping machine.
  • Cultivates soil, places stakes and digs holes to aid tree growth and maintenance.
  • Cleans vehicles.
  • Maintains and sharpens tools and equipment.
  • Places cones, road blocks and flags to safely mark off job site.
  • Performs spraying of herbicides and pesticides.
  • Adheres to the guidance of supervisors, lead workers, and other authorized personnel overseeing tasks.
  • Demonstrates sound judgment to ensure safety, continuously remain productive in completing assigned tasks to best benefit the City, and adeptly manage any arising issues.
  • Operates City vehicles.
  • Learns to clear around high voltage electrical lines.
  • Promptly adapt to shifting priorities.
  • Comprehend, retain, and execute precise job instructions.
  • Communicate proficiently verbally.
  • Meets designated deadlines.
  • Performs other related work as required.
  • If you are unable to perform the essential functions of the position for which you are applying, either with or without reasonable accommodation, please notify Human Resources at .

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    Any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates…

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