Tree Trimmer 1 - 090292 in Plymouth, Michigan at Wayne County Government

Title: Tree Trimmer 1 - 090292

Job Description

Purpose/Description

The Tree Trimmer 1 will trim, cultivate, repair, remove and transplant trees and shrubs. This requires extensive climbing, use of ropes, ladders and a variety of tools used in forestry work. A Tree Trimmer 1 provides tree removal, trimming, operates mowing equipment, and plants trees.

Responsibilities

Required Tasks

• Major Duties:
  • Operate stump chippers, brush chippers, tractors, power saws, trucks, sprayers, and other equipment and tools.
  • Climb trees, using climbing hooks and belts, or climb ladders to gain access to work areas.
  • Clean, sharpen, and lubricate tools and equipment.
  • Cut away dead and excess branches from trees, or clear branches using climbing equipment or buckets of extended truck booms, or chainsaws, hooks, handsaws, shears, and clippers.
  • Trim, top, and reshape trees to achieve attractive shapes or to remove low-hanging branches. Prune, cut down, fertilize, and spray trees as directed by tree surgeons.
  • Hoist tools and equipment to tree trimmers, and lower branches with ropes or block and tackle.
  • Operate shredding and chipping equipment and feed limbs and brush into the machines.
  • Load debris and refuse onto trucks and haul it away for disposal.
  • Travel to various locations may be required.
  • Other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Educational/Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent GED AND
• A valid and safe (no more than 7 points) State of Michigan Driver's License; AND
• At least six months of tree trimming experience, including:
  • Experience in tree trimming work and operating power saws, tractors, brush chippers, stump chippers.
  • Experience in tree climbing including use of hooks, climbing ladders and hoisting.
  • Experience in cleaning, sharpening and lubricating tools and equipment.
  • Experience in cutting, trimming, reshaping, pruning and loading debris.

A Written Assessment will be administered covering knowledge of tree trimming, tree climbing tools, trimming tools, safety practices and botany of common trees. A Tree Climbing Abilities Assessment will also be administered. Candidates will be required to demonstrate the use of climbing ropes, climbing knots, safety harnesses and operation of equipment.

About Us

The Charter County of Wayne

The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's largest county. We are home to 34 cities and nine townships. From Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families.

Headquartered in Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. Our history is rich and we take pride in being one of the most diverse communities that values culture, arts, and world-class amenities.

Wayne County provides leadership that ensures the County operates efficiently, effectively, and responsibly. We provide transparently while building a stronger County inclusive of collaborations, innovation, and a clear focus on serving our residents.

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Fiscal Responsibility

Operational Efficiencies

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Job Info

Job Identification: 2979

Posting Date: 07/30/2026, 04:05 PM

Apply Before: 08/07/2026, 04:00 AM

Degree Level: High School Graduate

Job Schedule: Full time
Location: 14275 Hines Dr, Plymouth, MI, 48170, US