Tree trimmer and pruner cutting dead or excess branches from trees and shrubs using climbing techniques, chainsaws, and hand tools to improve health and appearance while maintaining safe areas for roads and utilities
Experience
Tree Trimmer and Pruner
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Operated shredding and chipping equipment, and fed limbs and brush into the machines
Climbed trees using climbing hooks and belts, or climbed ladders to reach work areas
Cut away dead and excess branches from trees using chainsaws, handsaws, and clippers
Cleaned, sharpened, and lubricated tools and equipment for tree trimming work
Supervised others engaged in tree trimming work and trained lower-level employees
Trimmed, topped, and reshaped trees to improve their appearance and remove low-hanging branches
Inspected trees to check for diseases or pest problems
Skills
Hands-On Work
Operating grounds maintenance equipment, Removing debris, Treating greenery or surfaces, Trimming trees and vegetation, Driving trucks, Preparing chemicals for application, Cleaning equipment and supplies, Climbing ladders or vehicles
grounds worker, groundsman, groundsperson, laborer, line clearance trimmer, line clearing tree trimmer, plant health care technician, sales arborist, tanbark laborer, timber cutter, tree climber, tree doctor, tree expert, tree specialist, tree surgeon, tree trimmer, tree worker, trimmer, utility arborist.