NEOGOV · 3 months ago
TREE TRIMMER LEAD
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$43K/yr - $55K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is a company within the City of Columbia, focused on public works and environmental services. The TREE TRIMMER LEAD position provides leadership and participates in the work of crews engaged in trimming and removing trees, ensuring safety and efficiency in the maintenance of city properties.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Prunes or removes trees in City rights-of-way and on other properties as directed
Drives and operates trucks and bucket truck; operates specialized tree felling equipment, small and large chain saws, wood chippers stump grinders and other tools and equipment as necessary to complete assigned duties
Climbs trees with ropes and saddles when necessary
Loads / unloads materials onto vehicles
Cleans and removes debris from work sites
Inspects equipment to ensure proper and safe working condition; reports defects or required maintenance to the supervisor
Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of assigned tools and equipment
Supervises the proper maintenance of department tools and equipment
Assists in supervision of subordinate team members. Supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; acting on employee problems; and recommending employee discipline
Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers training, advice and assistance as needed
Assists in supervision of installation, construction, maintenance and/or repair work in assigned City department / division
Inspects infrastructure, facilities and/or grounds for maintenance needs; initiates and assists in scheduling maintenance and repair work as necessary
Determines the type and quantity of equipment, materials and supplies needed for assigned projects; orders supplies and materials
Coordinates the use of available equipment for maximum utility and convenience
Assists in ensuring crew compliance with all policies and procedures and standards of quality and safety
Assists in supervisory of forestry section
Assists in pre-employment interviews
Attends training as required to enhance job knowledge and skills; and
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED
Four (4) years of relevant prior experience
Valid South Carolina Class “B” Driver's License
Knowledge of addition and subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculating ratios, rates and percentages
Ability to compare or inspect items against a standard
Ability to provide information, guidance or assistance to people to directly facilitate task accomplishment; may give directions or assignments to helpers or assistants
Ability to lead, operate or repair complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and experience, such as tree felling equipment, heavy equipment, power tools, etc
Ability to perform skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem-solving
Ability to read routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures or work orders; writing routine sentences and completing routine job forms and incident reports; speaking routine sentences using proper grammar
Ability to perform clerical, manual or technical tasks prescribed by standard practices but which may require computation, the use of several procedures, and the use of independent judgments with obvious choices; requires normal attention for accurate results
Ability to guide others, requiring frequent decisions affecting co-workers and others who depend on the service or product; works in a somewhat fluid environment with rules and procedures but with many variations from the routine
Benefits
Health care
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Holidays
Vacation
Sick leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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