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AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleTree Pruner - Region 5 Chautauqua County

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade08

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $48183 to $49743 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Chautauqua

Street Address 3198 Levant-Gerry Road

City Falconer

StateNY

Zip Code14733

Duties Description Under the direction of a Tree Pruning Supervisor or a Highway Maintenance Supervisor, works as a member of a crew engaged in full-time tree maintenance operations; sprays, dusts, fertilizes, and transplants trees and shrubs; uses equipment and tools such as pruning saws and shears, chainsaws, climbing equipment, ropes, ladders, axes, and power and hand spraying equipment for the purposes of pruning, lopping, felling, bracing, guying, and repairing cavities.

Perform a variety of tasks in the care and maintenance of trees, under supervision, including, but not limited to, the following: climb trees to be pruned or trimmed; rig ropes and tackle for self, tools and for removing parts of tree; cut down trees using chain or hand saws; maintain tools and equipment; may operate motor vehicles and light construction equipment occasionally.

* The candidate shall be required to perform snow and ice operations in areas other than work location.*

Minimum Qualifications Six months of experience climbing and pruning trees AND must meet the physical and medical standards*. When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

*Candidates who meet both of the following MAY be eligible to bypass the pre-employment physical: A valid CDL A or B AND a current (less than 2 years old) CDL Medical Certificate (MCSA 5876) that meets specific criteria which will be discussed at the time of interview.

Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment. Cannabis use will be tested for during the pre-employment screening process and may be the basis for disqualification for employment or may be a basis for removal from employment.

Additional Comments The starting salary for this position is $57,183.00. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $48,183.00 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.

In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Dwight Mateer, Resident Engineer

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Dwight.Mateer@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street 109 E. Chautauqua St.

City Mayville

State NY

Zip Code 14757

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R5-25-76 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than October 26, 2025 to:

NYS Department of Transportation
Chautauqua Residency
Attn: Dwight Mateer, Resident Engineer
109 E Chautauqua Street
Mayville, NY 14757

Dwight.Mateer@dot.ny.gov