Tree Trimmer I

Tree Trimmer I

Salary

$46,794.34 - $78,396.85 Annually

Location

2839 Dana Street, Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

14396

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Urban Forestry

Opening Date

09/17/2026

Closing Date

9/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

The Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking a Tree Trimmer I to perform skilled arboriculture practices on street, park, and other City trees while using a rope and saddle, bucket truck, chipper, and other arboriculture related equipment.

Norfolks department of Parks and Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolks residents.

Departmental Hiring Starting Salary: $46,794.34

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• The Tree Trimmer I reports to a Forestry Crew Leader, is part of a 3-person crew, performs skilled arboriculture practices on street, park, and other City trees while using a rope and saddle, bucket truck, chipper, and other arboriculture related equipment.
• Trains to prune, climb, and remove trees safely. Secures a safe work area and clean up the work site before leaving or quitting work. Generally assists crew as directed. Utilizes all personal protective equipment and safety equipment.
• Cleans the work area by raking, sweeping and using a blower to remove all debris.
• Operates and maintains vehicles and equipment by checking fluid levels, tire pressure, fuses and light bulbs, cleaning, adjusting and sharpening chainsaws, changing chipper blades, and greasing equipment.
• Responds to emergencies by remaining on call after hours and during severe weather to remove trees and debris from roadways. Is an alpha employee and will report to work as required during all major storm events.

Education/Experience

Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines. Requires high school diploma or equivalent.

Six months of experience in arboriculture or landscaping.

Virginia Driver's License, required.

Preferred License(s) and/or Certification(s):

• Virginia Commercial Pesticide Technician License preferred, required within 6 months of employment
• Virginia Commercial Drivers License, Class B required within 6 months of start date
• CPR/First Aid Certification preferred, required within 6 months of employment
• Two years of experience in professional tree care

Additional Information & Requirements

Work Location: 2839 Dana Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23509

Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 40 hours per week.

• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

• Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

• The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant's school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

01

The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

02

Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

• Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
• Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
• No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

03

If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employees full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

04

Do you have a valid drivers license? (Please note: A current copy of your Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record, obtained within last 30 days, is required at the time of interview.)

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a valid CDL? (A CDL permit is not considered a CDL license. If you only have a permit, you must answer the question as No.)

• Yes
• No

06

Please indicate which of the following endorsements you possess with your CDL.

• T--Double/Triple Trailers
• P--Passenger
• N--Tank Vehicle
• H--Hazardous Materials
• S--School Buses
• X--Tank Vehicle with Hazardous Materials
• None of the above

07

If you selected an endorsement, please specify the expiration date and state of issue. If none. type N/A.

08

Please select your level of experience in professional tree care

• 0-6 months
• 6 months - 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-3 years
• More than 3 years

09

Briefly describe your experience in professional tree care. If none, type N/A.

10

Please select they type of professional tree care experience you possess.

• Bucket Truck
• Climbing
• Both
• None

11

Are you an ISA Certified Arborist or Tree Climber or hold some other certification through another professional tree care organization?

• Yes
• No

12

If yes, please provide certification name, number, and date of expiration. If no, type N/A.

13

Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

• I am not a Veteran
• I am a Veteran
• I am a Disabled Veteran

Required Question

Employer City of Norfolk