Tree Trimmers and Pruners
Using sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques, cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree. Prune or treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, hand pruners, clippers, and power pruners. Works off the ground in the tree canopy and may use truck-mounted lifts.
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Salary Information
Tree Trimmers and Pruners: $50,430 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Instruct staff in work policies or procedures. | General |
| Operate grounds maintenance equipment. | General |
| Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites. | General |
| Climb ladders or vehicles to perform duties. | General |
| Clean equipment or supplies. | General |
| Trim trees or other vegetation. | General |
| Treat greenery or surfaces with protective substances. | General |
| Remove debris from work sites. | General |
| Inspect landscaping to determine treatment needs. | General |
| Install equipment to protect or support trees. | General |
| Provide information about landscaping services or costs. | General |
| Plant greenery to improve landscape appearance. | General |
| Prepare chemicals for work application. | General |
| Estimate maintenance service requirements or costs. | General |
| Irrigate lawns, trees, or plants. | General |
| Supervise maintenance workers. | Management |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Arborist | International Society of Arboriculture | Not Available |
| Certified Arborist Municipal Specialist | International Society of Arboriculture | Not Available |
| Certified Arborist/Utility Specialist | International Society of Arboriculture | Not Available |
| Certified Grounds Manager | Professional Grounds Management Society | Not Available |
| Certified Grounds Technician | Professional Grounds Management Society | Not Available |
| Certified Master Arborist | International Society of Arboriculture | Not Available |
| Certified Tree Worker Aerial Lift Specialist | International Society of Arboriculture | Not Available |
| Certified Tree Worker/Tree Climber Specialist | International Society of Arboriculture | Not Available |
| Certified Treecare Safety Specialist | Tree Care Industry Association | Not Available |
| Landscape Industry Certified Horticultural Technician | National Association of Landscape Professionals | Not Available |
| Landscape Industry Certified Technician - Exterior (Irrigation) | National Association of Landscape Professionals | Not Available |
| Tree Climbing | Forest Service | Not Available |
| Tree Risk Assessment Qualification | International Society of Arboriculture | Not Available |