Tree Trimmers and Pruners
On the Job
Tree Trimmers and Pruners cut away dead or extra branches from trees or shrubs. They often use skilled climbing or rigging techniques. Their tools include handsaws, hand pruners, clippers, or power tools.
Physical Demands 
This career requires physical strength and time standing, walking, or running.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites.
- Clean equipment or supplies.
- Irrigate lawns, trees, or plants.
- Plant greenery to improve landscape appearance.
- Prepare chemicals for work application.
- Remove debris from work sites.
- Install equipment to protect or support trees.
- Treat greenery or surfaces with protective substances.
- Trim trees or other vegetation.
- Inspect landscaping to determine treatment needs.
Typical Working Conditions
- Wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, or life jackets.
- Working outdoors exposed to weather.
- Having face-to-face discussions.
- Exposure to sounds or noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
- Frequent decision-making.
- Exposure to hazardous equipment.
- The freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals.
- Working with a group or team.
- Standing.
- Responsibility for others' health and safety.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
- High levels of competition.
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