How do they match: Tree Trimmers and Pruners

  • Tree Trimmers and Pruners

  • Grounds Worker
  • Plant Health Care Technician
  • Tree Worker

  • 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.

  • Climb trees, using climbing hooks and belts, or climb ladders to gain access to work areas.
  • Plan and develop budgets for tree work, and estimate the monetary value of trees.
  • Provide information to the public regarding trees, such as advice on tree care.
  • Scrape decayed matter from cavities in trees and fill holes with cement to promote healing and to prevent further deterioration.
  • Supervise others engaged in tree trimming work and train lower-level employees.

  • Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites.
  • Instruct staff in work policies or procedures.
  • Prepare chemicals for work application.
  • Remove debris from work sites.
  • Supervise maintenance workers.