NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleTree Pruner - Region 10

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade08

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $62381 to $62381 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Suffolk

Street Address 250 Veterans Memorial Highway

City Hauppauge

StateNY

Zip Code11788

Duties Description Under the direction of a Tree Pruning Supervisor, a Tree Pruner works as a member of a tree crew engaged in full-time tree operations, and uses equipment and tools such as chainsaws, climbing equipment, ropes, ladders, chippers, stump grinders and aerial boom trucks for the purposes of pruning, lopping, and felling trees along State Right of Way.

Duties include but not limited to: Prunes/trims branches using climbing equipment, rigs ropes and tackle for self, tools, and for limb or tree removal, cuts down trees using chain or hand saws, operates Aerial Boom trucks, operates chippers and stump grinders, maintains equipment, performs snow and ice control related duties which include operating a large dump truck with plow and salt spreader, must have climbing and tree removal experience.

Candidate selected must be able to respond to emergency call outs within one (1) hour during inclement weather, including snow and ice conditions.

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

The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules

The starting salary for the Tree Pruner is $62,381. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $51,981 with an additional geographic pay differential of $10,400, specific to this title and location.

There is also an additional location pay differential of $4,150, specific to this title and location.

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

Name Administrative Services Office

Telephone

Fax (631) 952-6169

Email Address dot.sm.r10.administrative.services@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation - Region 10

250 Veterans Memorial Highway

City Hauppauge

State NY

Zip Code 11788

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates can submit a completed application with the Notice Number R10-26-74 in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than December 31, 2026 to:

NYS Department of Transportation – Region 10
250 Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge, NY 11788
Fax: (631) 952-6169
Email: dot.sm.r10.administrative.services@dot.ny.gov

An application can be downloaded from:
www.ny.gov/nysdot-employment-opportunities/application

DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

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. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).