Under supervision, the Equipment Operator performs skilled manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect the urban tree canopy through such activities as transporting seedlings; tree trimming/removal, stump removal, combating insects, pests, and diseases harmful to plant life; and building structures to control water, erosion, and leaching of soil. A minimum of one (1) year of responsible work experience, with experience in mowing, grounds maintenance, landscaping, construction, tree pruning and related tree-care activities, including manual and semi-skilled work.