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AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleTree Pruner - (Region 8)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade08

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $49743 to $49743 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6:30 AM

To 3 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Dutchess

Street Address NYS Department of Transportation - Highway Maintenance

4 Burnett Blvd

City Poughkeepsie

StateNY

Zip Code12603

Duties Description Under the direct or indirect supervision of a Tree Pruner Supervisor, tree pruners perform a variety of tasks in the care and maintenance of trees under supervision, including but not limited to the following:

• Climbs trees using climbing equipment or uses a bucket truck to reach branches to be trimmed or removed;
• Rigs ropes and tackle for self, tools and for removing parts of the tree;
• Cuts down trees using chain saws; Operates chippers, log loaders, bucket trucks and other heavy equipment; applies herbicides to kill brush and weeds; Lubricates, adjusts, cleans and otherwise maintains the tools and equipment used;
• Performs one person plowing and snow and ice functions during the winter season.

Minimum Qualifications Six months of experience climbing and pruning trees and, at the time of appointment, the candidate must meet the physical and medical standards set by the Director of Employee Health Service.

Must possess a Commercial Driver’s License and be able to operate a large dump truck under snow and ice conditions.

Additional Comments The starting salary for Tree Pruner is $60,143. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $49,743 with an additional geographic pay differential of $10,400, specific to this title and location.

In addition, a Mid-Hudson Adjustment of $2,000 or a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000 may also apply depending on the location of the position.

Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title. 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

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

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

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

Name Tara Begor

Telephone

Fax (845)-431-7927

Email Address Tara.Begor@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation

4 Burnett Boulevard

City Poughkeepsie

State NY

Zip Code 12603

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of required transcripts (if applicable), titled by last name, with the Notice Number R08-26-30 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than 4/13/2026 to:

Qualified and interested candidates should complete the Region 8 Application for Posted Positions, form P2 (available at work location) and return directly to the address of the Group listed below:

NYS Department of Transportation - Highway Maintenance Group
Attn: Tara Begor
4 Burnett Boulevard, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
E-mail: Tara.Begor@dot.ny.gov