Tree Trimmer

Hampton is a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation. We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. The City of Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and many other perks for City employees. Be a part of something great!

If you enjoy working outdoors in a collaborative work environment and have experience in tree pruning and maintenance, come join our Parks division of the Parks, Recreation & Leisure Services Department!

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Our Tree Trimmers are an integral part of our team that beautifies the City by maintaining, removing and felling the trees and/or tree stumps throughout the community. This candidate would operate a variety of automotive, power and hand tools and equipment in the care and removal of trees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience in tree maintenance and/or grounds maintenance to include some experience or on the job training in the operation of related equipment and tools or closely related experience.
• High school graduation or GED preferred.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered for this position.Â
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• Must possess a valid Virginia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or may possess a Commercial Driver's License instruction permit upon application and obtain the CDL within 90 days of employment.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
• Must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
  
  

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