TREE TRIMMER I

Salary: See Position Description

Location : Mobile County, AL

Job Type: 00-Full-time/Part-time/Temp/Seasonal/Supernumerary

Job Number: #36546-0923

Department: Multiple Agencies

Opening Date: 10/10/2023

Closing Date: Continuous

General Information

This is manual work in the trimming of trees and performing related labor activities.

JURISDICTIONS YEARLY RATE

CITY OF MOBILE $33,263 - $53,176*

CITY OF CHICKASAW $21,372 - $33,156*

*Amended 10/24/2023

**Amended 3/20/2024

Requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and a minimum of one year work experience, preferably in tree trimming; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Special Requirement

Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence and obtain a commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements, including air brake endorsement, if applicable, within the first six months of employment.

Description

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Important Information

All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, "email" should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.

If needed, computers and scanners are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL.

Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays.

Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at .

Adam Bourne, Personnel Director

The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.

The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are:

10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)

10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation

12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)

Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)

Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)

Retirement plans

Employee Credit Union

Promotion by competitive exam

Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases

Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs

01

Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types:Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary

Yes

No

02

The Tree Trimmer I position requires a valid driver's license from your state of residence. NOTE: A valid driver's license is one that is NOT expired. Please check the expiration date on your driver's license to ensure it is current. While attachment of a valid driver's license is not required on this application, you will need to produce a valid driver's license at the point of hire. Do you possess a valid driver's license?

Yes

No

03

This position requires obtaining a commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements, including air brake endorsement within the first six months of employment. Are you willing to comply with this requirement?

Yes

No

04

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.

8th grade

9th grade

10th grade

11th grade

High School or GED

1 year of college

2 years of college

Associate Degree

3 years of college

4 years of college

Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Master's Degree

Bachelor's degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer)

Master's degree

Master's degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degree

Juris Doctor

Doctoral degree

05

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have operating and servicing hand saws, power saws, pole shears, and other tree-trimming tools.

None

6 months

1 year

1 year and 6 months

2 years

2 years and 6 months

3 years

3 years and 6 months

4 years

4 years and 6 months

5 years

6 years

7 years

8 years

9 years

10 years

11 years

12 years or more

06

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have performing strenuous manual work such as operating bucket trucks, chippers, and truck-mounted cranes.

None

6 months

1 year

1 year and 6 months

2 years

2 years and 6 months

3 years

3 years and 6 months

4 years

4 years and 6 months

5 years

6 years

7 years

8 years

9 years

10 years

11 years

12 years or more

07

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your status as a veteran of the United States Armed Forces.To be considered a disabled veteran, one must have 10% or more disability percentage, according to the U.S. Veterans Administration.

I am not a veteran.

I am not an honorably discharged veteran.

I am an honorably discharged veteran.

I am an honorably discharged disabled veteran.

I am the spouse of an honorably discharged disabled veteran.

I am the widow or widower of a deceased veteran.

08

Please provide details regarding your/your spouse's Veteran's status.In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service.If neither you nor your spouse is/was a veteran, enter "None" in the blank space below.

09

Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?

Yes

No

Required Question