Tree Trimmer

City of Orlando

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Orlando - FL Until 8/23/2026 First posted April 10, 2025 Last posted November 14, 2025
Job description

Salary Range

$19.91-$25.38

Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting

Job Summary

If you experience technical issues submitting your application, please reach out to City of Orlando Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407-246-2062.

Performs skilled work trimming, pruning, and falling trees; removing diseased, broken, or hazardous limbs from trees; or the removing entire trees when required. Operates heavy trucks such as bucket trucks, claw loaders, etc. for trimming or removal of brush or wood. Work is performed under supervision of a crew leader and reviewed while in progress and upon completion for results obtained. Work is performed outdoors and employee is exposed to weather conditions, insects, and extreme heights. May be required to operate bucket truck.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma/G.E.D. Certificate and one (1) year experience in tree trimming to include knowledge of tree maintenance procedures, use of climbing saddle, pruning saw, chain saw, ropes and knots, chipper, and A-frame required; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Class B CDL required.

Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.

If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:

  • Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
  • Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
  • Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
  • Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.
About this role

Summary

Performs tree trimming, pruning, removal, and operates heavy trucks outdoors.

Job title

Tree Trimmer

Experience level

1+ years

Industry

public sector

Location requirements

Orlando, FL; remote work not allowed

Salary

$19.91-$25.38

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

tree trimmingpruning sawchain sawropes and knotschipperA-frameClass B CDL

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

tree trimmingtree maintenancehazard removalheavy equipment operation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Orlando, FL, USA

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