UTILITY LINE CLEARANCE TREE TRIMMER

Salary: $80,534.00 - $115,048.00 Annually Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA Job Type: FULL-TIME Job Number: 3105 P 2026/02/27 R Department: DWP - Water Opening Date: 02/27/2026 Closing Date: 3/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY For trainee positions: $80,534 to $103,543 For journey-level positions: $92,602 to $115,048 NOTES: Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to DUTIES A journey-level Utility Line Clearance Tree Trimmer (ULCTT) inspects, climbs, trims, and removes trees and/or vegetation that interfere with or are in proximity to Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) infrastructure for regulatory compliance, to eliminate hazards and prevent interference with utility lines and equipment; acts as a mentor to ULCTT Trainees, Tree Surgeon Assistants (TSAs), and laborers in various phases of Vegetation Management activities and LADWP infrastructure related duties. Performs Vegetation Management and infrastructure related duties around hazardous working conditions, including at various heights and around energized lines, and performs related work. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)Six months of full-time paid experience in tree trimming, landscaping, or gardening work; or Six months of full-time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles as an Electrical Craft Helper or Tree Surgeon Assistant; or Honorable discharge from the United States Armed Services, and indication on the DD-214 of 6 months of experience in related work as specified in Requirement # 1; or A valid International Society of Arboriculture Tree Worker Climber Specialist Certificate. PROCESS NOTES All entry-level positions are temporary training positions as defined in Civil Service Commission Rule 5.30. A Utility Line Clearance Tree Trimmer in a trainee position must successfully complete an intensive on-the-job and classroom-training program in order to promote to a regular Utility Line Clearance Tree Trimmer. It is anticipated that the training program may last up to 24 months, during which time the trainee is expected to successfully complete an intensive course curriculum with a written and practical exam to qualify for promotion to the journey-level Utility Line Clearance Tree Trimmer. As a condition of employment, a valid Class B driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required. Applicants will be disqualified and candidates will not be eligible for hire if their DMV record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation such as DUI or DWI in any state or jurisdiction. Notice of disqualification or ineligibility for hire may be issued by the City of Los Angeles at any time before a final job offer is extended. Candidates will be asked to submit a commercial driving history in accordance with the California Department of Motor Vehicles CVS 1808.1. For Internal Use Only: Licensing verification will occur at the time of appointment. Applicants filing under Requirement #3 must submit AT THE TIME OF FILING their application a copy of their DD-214 or a copy of their military identification indicating End of Active Obligated Service (EAOS) date within six months from the application date. The copy of the DD-214 or military identification with EAOS must be attached to the online application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the copy is attached AFTER the online application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it. Applicants who fail to submit the DD-214 or military identification with EAOS at the time of filing by attaching it to the online application will not be considered further in this examination. If qualifying under Requirement #4, applicants must attach a copy of their International Society of Arboriculture Tree Worker Climber Specialist Certificate to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section. Because this classification has been designated as "Safety Sensitive" in accordance with City Policy, a drug and alcohol screening test may be required prior to appointment and during employment. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at NOTE: Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications must be received by THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Physical Abilities Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pass/Fail Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100% The examination will consist of a qualifying physical abilities test (pass/fail) and a weighted interview. In the qualifying physical abilities test, which is meant to assess physical capability, candidates may be tested for coordination, flexibility, strength, and endurance. Candidates will be scheduled one time only for the physical abilities test. Candidates who fail to pass the physical abilities test will not be allowed to participate in the interview and will be considered as having failed the entire examination. Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the physical abilities test, which will be administered in a single half-day session in Los Angeles. It is anticipated that the physical abilities test will be administered between MONDAY, MAY 4, 2026 and FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026. Passing Score for Qualifying Physical Abilities Test The passing score for the qualifying physical abilities test will be determined by Personnel Department staff after the qualifying physical abilities test is administered. Consideration will be given to the number of candidates taking the test and the existing and anticipated number of vacancies, such that there are a sufficient number of eligible on the list to satisfy current and future vacancies for the next two years. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the qualifying physical abilities test in order to be invited to the interview. The examination score will be based entirely on the interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Self-Management; Interpersonal Skills; Oral Communication; Safety Focus, including knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE) used in line clearance tree trimming and removal; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: work practices and tools used when completing tree work; tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) used in tree pruning and removal; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities. Additional information can be obtained by going to and clicking on Competencies under Utility Line Clearance Tree Trimmer. Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which will be held in Los Angeles or on-line. NOTES: This examination is based on a validation study. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates. A final average score of 70% or higher in the interview portion of the examination is required to be placed on the eligible list. Notice: If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: 01 To be PROPERLY AND PROMPTLY notified of the status of my application, I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide on my City application, the following information: -Working E-mail address -Telephone Number -Official social security number I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process. I UNDERSTAND that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided. I UNDERSTAND that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure I receive any communication as it relates to the examination promptly. I UNDERSTAND that the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department is NOT RESPONSIBLE for any lost or redirected emails and that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to add to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this examination from being classified as "spam" or "junk" mail. I have read these statements to their fullest and will provide a working e-mail address on my application in order to receive status of my application regarding this examination. 02 I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe, IN DETAIL, my appropriate qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application. I UNDERSTAND that, if qualifying with my City experience, that I MUST indicate my appropriate job classification in my work history and NOT ANY WORKING TITLE that I believe is designated to me. I UNDERSTAND that if I attach a resume and/or cover letter IN LIEU of completing the Work Experience Section, my application is INCOMPLETE and WILL NOT be considered for this examination, and my application WILL NOT be further processed. In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL jobs, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any periods of unemployment during my entire work history. I have read these statements to their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest. 03 I am currently: A City of Los Angeles employee having received a regular appointment. An exempt or emergency City of Los Angeles employee, but have civil service status. An exempt or emergency City of Los Angeles employee, without receiving civil service status. A City of Los Angeles employee in a temporary training position. A City of Los Angeles employee on a part-time basis. On a regular reserve list for the City of Los Angeles. Not employed with the City of Los Angeles. 04 Requirement #1 I currently have six months of full-time paid experience in tree trimming, landscaping, or gardening work. Yes This statement does not apply to me. 05 Requirement #2 I currently have six months of full-time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles as an Electrical Craft Helper. Yes This statement does not apply to me. 06 Requirement #3 I currently have an honorable discharge from the United States Armed Services, and indication on the DD-214 of 6 months of experience in related work as specified in Requirements # 1 and # 2. NOTE: Applicants filing under Requirement #3 must submit AT THE TIME OF FILING their application a copy of their DD-214 or a copy of their military identification indicating End of Active Obligated Service (EAOS) date within six months from the application date. The copy of the DD-214 or military identification with EAOS must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the copy is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted it. Applicants who fail to submit the DD-214 or military identification with EAOS at the time of filing by attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered further in this examination. Yes This statement does not apply to me. 07 Requirement #4 I currently have a valid International Society of Arboriculture Tree Worker Climber Specialist Certificate.NOTE: If qualifying under Requirement #4, applicants must attach a copy of their International Society of Arboriculture Tree Worker Climber Specialist Certificate to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section. Yes This statement does not apply to me. 08 IMPORTANT NOTE:I have read the above questions carefully and answered each one accurately. I understand that if I do not provide correct information that my application will be disqualified and will not be considered further for this examination. I understand that if I submit more than one application, my newest application will be considered and all others will be considered duplicates and will not be reviewed. You should include in the work experience section of your application any jobs you wish to be considered as you will be unable to add or change your information after submission. Yes, I have read the above statements carefully and understand them to their fullest. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04