Job Information
New York State Civil Service Tree Pruner - Region 5 in MAYVILLE, New York
NY HELP No
Agency Transportation, Department of
Title Tree Pruner - Region 5
Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade 08
Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range From $39215 to $48294 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 7:30 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? Yes
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Chautauqua
Street Address 109 East Chautauqua St.
City MAYVILLE
State NY
Zip Code 14757
Minimum Qualifications Six months of experience climbing and pruning trees AND must meet the physical and medical standards*. When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. *Candidates who meet both of the following MAY be eligible to bypass the pre-employment physical: A valid CDL A or B AND a current (less than 2 years old) CDL Medical Certificate (MCSA 5876) that meets specific criteria which will be discussed at the time of interview. Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment. 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.
Duties Description Under the direction of a Tree Pruning Supervisor or a Highway Maintenance Supervisor, works as a member of a crew engaged in full-time tree maintenance operations; sprays, dusts, fertilizes, and transplants trees and shrubs; uses equipment and tools such as pruning saws and shears, chainsaws, climbing equipment, ropes, ladders, axes, and power and hand spraying equipment for the purposes of pruning, lopping, felling, bracing, guying, and repairing cavities. Perform a variety of tasks in the care and maintenance of trees under supervision, including, but not limited to, the following: climb trees to be pruned or trimmed; rig ropes and tackle for self, tools and for removing parts oftree; cut down trees using chain or hand saws; maintain tools and equipment; may operate motor vehicles and light construction equipment occasionally. * The candidate shall be required to perform snow and ice operations in areas other than work location. *
Additional Comments The starting salary for this position is $48,215. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $39,215 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.
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Name Andrew Riforgiat, Acting Resident Engineer
Telephone
Fax
Email Address Andrew.Riforgiat@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street 109 E. Chautauqua St.
City Mayville
State NY
Zip Code 14757
Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R5-24-98 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than December 6, 2024 to: Andrew Riforgiat, Acting Resident Engineer New York State Department of Transportation 109 E Chautauqua Street Mayville NY 14757 Email: Andrew.riforgiat@dot.ny.gov
