TREE TRIMMER-HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER (BC-07) [2 vacancies]

TREE TRIMMER-HEAVY TRUCK DRIVER (BC-07) [2 vacancies]

Salary

$5,455.00 Monthly

Location

Oahu, HI

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

073267

Department

Department of Parks & Recreation

Division

Division of Urban Forestry

Opening Date

10/04/2026

Closing Date

10/10/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Information

Keeping Roads Clear and Trees in Check!

Start your rewarding career with the City and County of Honolulu today!

Ready for outdoor work where every cut makes a visible difference? The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), Division of Urban Forestry is looking for tree-loving and hardworking Tree Trimmer-Heavy Truck Drivers! This full-time, permanent role, located in Honolulu, involves operating dump or bucket trucks and doing tree work, such as pruning, trimming palms, removing or moving trees, planting, shaping, and cleaning up during and after tree maintenance.

What You Will Do

• Remove and prune trees and branches (including palms and fronds) to support public safety, tree health, and appearance, using approved tools and required safety equipment, and clean up and load debris onto trucks.
• Operate heavy trucks and equipment (including dump trucks, boom trucks, bucket trucks, stump grinders, and brush chippers) to support tree maintenance and removal, including hauling debris to disposal sites.
• Maintain professional and courteous public interaction by addressing complaints, answering questions, helping set up traffic control and safety devices, requesting towing of illegally parked vehicles when needed, and directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic to ensure a safe work area.
• Maintain chainsaws, equipment, and assigned truck by performing daily inspections, cleaning as needed, reporting issues to a supervisor, and securing tools properly after each workday.
• Respond to emergency call-outs during evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Report accidents, injuries, equipment issues, unsafe conditions, and license-related matters as required, and participate in training and temporary assignments.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Special Working Conditions

• Work schedule is Monday - Friday from 6:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
• May be required to respond to emergency work in all weather conditions, including extreme or inclement weather, working near or under fallen trees, traffic, or downed power lines, and navigating off-road or low-visibility conditions.
• May work overtime, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays based on operational needs.
• This position will serve as a Disaster Response worker during declared emergencies.

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!

Additional Job Information

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to show competence in the care and maintenance of grounds and landscaped areas, including the trimming, pruning and care of trees and shrubs, and some truck driving.

Must be able to:

• Apply tree trimming techniques and practices
• Identify common shade and ornamental trees and their growth habits
• Recognize and address common tree diseases and infestations
• Safely care for and operate hand and power tools used in tree trimming
• Follow safety equipment requirements, practices, and procedures applicable to the work
• Climb trees with or without spikes and work safely at varying heights.
• Operate heavy trucks and other motorized equipment skillfully and safely
• Recognize mechanical and operational defects in equipment and perform minor emergency repairs
• Follow safety practices, especially those related to heights and electrical hazards

LICENSE/CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:

At Time of Application:

1. Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A or B.

2. Current State Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examination Certificate.

Verification Requirement: You must submit a copy of your CDL Class B or higher as well as your current State Department of Transportation Medical Examiners Certificate in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your CDL license and DOT medical examiners certificate to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.

Prior to Appointment:

1. Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) Test

Prior to Completion of Probation:

1. Current Certified Arborist or Tree Worker (International Society of Arboriculture) certificate. (Not required for the current vacancies)

2. Current First Aid/CPR and AED certificates.

3. Forklift Certification (Class V)

NOTE: The above certificates and licenses must be obtained by the time indicated and maintained on a current basis thereafter as a condition of employment.

Examination Process

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.

What are the benefits of being a City Employee?

• • Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
• • Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
• • Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
• • Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
• • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
• • Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
• • Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
• • Retirement Plan: The Employees Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
• • Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
• • Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
• • Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
• • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
• • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.

• All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.

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APPLICATION GUIDELINES & INSTRUCTIONS

When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.

Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.

List each work experience separately, do not combine jobs. For example, if youve held more than one position or job level(s) for the same employer, they should be listed and described separately so that the resulting changes in your duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected. If any part of your experience is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description (PD).

In general (unless otherwise specified on the job posting), the following criteria is utilized for evaluation of the Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Substitute, temporary assignment, internship or volunteer experience requires an official letter of verification from your supervisor and/or Human Resources department. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.

• Concurrent or overlapping experiences and/or education will NOT be double credited.

• Professional experience refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information.

• Most work experience as an intern will NOT be creditable as equivalent to professional experience.

• Calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.

• Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.

• Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, NOT one and a half years.

• All requirements for the position must be met at the time of application or by the closing date of the recruitment.

Possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Any information you submit is subject to verification. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.

If you previously submitted education documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, etc.) to our office, for most cases you are not required to resubmit them. Supporting documents with an expiration period (e.g., drivers license, Department of Transportation medical certificate, etc.) will need to be submitted with each application to verify possession of a current license or certificate at the time specified on the job posting.

• I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.

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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

The Tree Trimmer-Heavy Truck Driver position requires the experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality to show competence in the care and maintenance of grounds and landscaped areas, including the trimming, pruning and care of trees and shrubs, and some truck driving

Do you meet the experience requirement?

• Yes
• No

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LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT

This position requires you to have a valid State of Hawaii Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A or B AND a current, valid State of Hawaii Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examination Certificate. Verification Requirement: You must submit a copy of your CDL Class B or higher as well as your current State Department of Transportation Medical Examiners Certificate in order to be given credit. Please attach an electronic copy of your CDL license and DOT medical examiners certificate to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit. Do you meet the license/certification requirement?

• Yes, I have a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A and a current Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examination Certificate.
• Yes, I have a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class B and a current Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examination Certificate.
• No, I do not have a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class A or B or a current Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examination Certificate.

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TREE MAINTENANCE EXPERIENCE

Describe your experience in the care and maintenance of grounds and landscaped areas, including the trimming, pruning and care of trees and shrubs.

Include the following in your explanation:

• The position(s) listed in your Work Experience section where you performed tree trimming and pruning duties,

• The type(s) of trees you worked on (e.g., coconut, monkey pod, pine trees.),

• The type(s) of equipment used (e.g., safety harness, spikes, hand saw and power chain saw)

• The common tree diseases and infestations you treated, including the diagnostic techniques and treatments you used, and

• The amount of hours a week you spent on these duties.

(If you do not have experience in this area, indicate "None.")

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TRUCK DRIVING EXPERIENCE

Describe your heavy truck driving experience.

Include the following in your explanation:

• The position(s) listed in your Work Experience section where you performed heavy truck driving.

• The type(s) of heavy trucks and/or equipment you operated in connection with tree trimming and pruning.

(If you do not have experience in this area, indicate "None.")

Required Question

Employer City and County of Honolulu

Address 650 South King Street, 10th Floor

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813

Phone (808) 768-8536

Website https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/