How do they match: Tree Trimmers and Pruners

  • Grounds Worker
  • 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.

  • Remove broken limbs from wires, using hooked extension poles.
  • Climb trees, using climbing hooks and belts, or climb ladders to gain access to work areas.
  • Collect debris and refuse from tree trimming and removal operations into piles, using shovels, rakes, or other tools.
  • Plan and develop budgets for tree work, and estimate the monetary value of trees.
  • Supervise others engaged in tree trimming work and train lower-level employees.
  • Transplant and remove trees and shrubs, and prepare trees for moving.
  • Trim, top, and reshape trees to achieve attractive shapes or to remove low-hanging branches.

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