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Tree Trimmers and Pruners

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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.

Sample of reported job titles: Arborist, Climber, Grounds Worker, Groundsman, Laborer, Plant Health Care Technician, Tree Climber, Tree Trimmer, Trimmer

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Tasks

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  • Operate shredding and chipping equipment, and feed limbs and brush into the machines.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Operate boom trucks, loaders, stump chippers, brush chippers, tractors, power saws, trucks, sprayers, and other equipment and tools.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Cut away dead and excess branches from trees, or clear branches around power lines, using climbing equipment or buckets of extended truck booms, or chainsaws, hooks, handsaws, shears, and clippers.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Clean, sharpen, and lubricate tools and equipment.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Hoist tools and equipment to tree trimmers, and lower branches with ropes or block and tackle.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Climb trees, using climbing hooks and belts, or climb ladders to gain access to work areas.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Supervise others engaged in tree trimming work and train lower-level employees.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Trim, top, and reshape trees to achieve attractive shapes or to remove low-hanging branches.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Load debris and refuse onto trucks and haul it away for disposal.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Inspect trees to determine if they have diseases or pest problems.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Provide information to the public regarding trees, such as advice on tree care.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Trim jagged stumps, using saws or pruning shears.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Clear sites, streets, and grounds of woody and herbaceous materials, such as tree stumps and fallen trees and limbs.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Collect debris and refuse from tree trimming and removal operations into piles, using shovels, rakes, or other tools.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Cable, brace, tie, bolt, stake, and guy trees and branches to provide support.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Plan and develop budgets for tree work, and estimate the monetary value of trees.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Prune, cut down, fertilize, and spray trees as directed by tree surgeons.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Remove broken limbs from wires, using hooked extension poles.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Water, root-feed, and fertilize trees.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Install lightning protection on trees.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Scrape decayed matter from cavities in trees and fill holes with cement to promote healing and to prevent further deterioration.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Spray trees to treat diseased or unhealthy trees, including mixing chemicals and calibrating spray equipment.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Apply tar or other protective substances to cut surfaces or seal surfaces and to protect them from fungi and insects.See more occupations related to this task.
  • Transplant and remove trees and shrubs, and prepare trees for moving.See more occupations related to this task.

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Technology Skills

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  • Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.
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  • Word processing software — Microsoft Word Hot technologySee more occupations related to this technology.

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Knowledge

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  • Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.See more occupations related to this knowledge.
  • Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.See more occupations related to this knowledge.

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Skills

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  • Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Operations Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.See more occupations related to this skill.
  • Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.See more occupations related to this skill.

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Abilities

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  • Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Extent Flexibility — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Static Strength — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Trunk Strength — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without “giving out” or fatiguing.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Dynamic Strength — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Gross Body Equilibrium — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Stamina — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Depth Perception — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Finger Dexterity — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Auditory Attention — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Gross Body Coordination — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.See more occupations related to this ability.
  • Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.See more occupations related to this ability.

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Work Activities

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  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.See more occupations related to this activity.

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Detailed Work Activities

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  • Operate grounds maintenance equipment.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Drive trucks or other vehicles to or at work sites.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Trim trees or other vegetation.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Clean equipment or supplies.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Climb ladders or vehicles to perform duties.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Instruct staff in work policies or procedures.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Supervise maintenance workers.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Estimate maintenance service requirements or costs.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Remove debris from work sites.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Inspect landscaping to determine treatment needs.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Treat greenery or surfaces with protective substances.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Provide information about landscaping services or costs.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Irrigate lawns, trees, or plants.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Install equipment to protect or support trees.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Prepare chemicals for work application.See more occupations related to this activity.
  • Plant greenery to improve landscape appearance.See more occupations related to this activity.

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Work Context

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  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 100% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — 91% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Face-to-Face Discussions — 84% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — 67% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Frequency of Decision Making — 78% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Exposed to Hazardous Equipment — 71% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Freedom to Make Decisions — 68% responded “A lot of freedom.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Structured versus Unstructured Work — 68% responded “A lot of freedom.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 55% responded “Very important results.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Contact With Others — 69% responded “Constant contact with others.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Standing — 63% responded “Continually or almost continually.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Work With Work Group or Team — 46% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — 69% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — 48% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — 49% responded “Very high responsibility.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Responsible for Others’ Health and Safety — 38% responded “Moderate responsibility.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Telephone — 57% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Exposed to High Places — 48% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 48% responded “Very important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Consequence of Error — 30% responded “Serious.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — 46% responded “More than half the time.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings — 43% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Time Pressure — 46% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Exposed to Contaminants — 37% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body — 32% responded “Continually or almost continually.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Level of Competition — 32% responded “Highly competitive.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions — 30% responded “Continually or almost continually.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Deal With External Customers — 32% responded “Extremely important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Duration of Typical Work Week — 40% responded “More than 40 hours.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Spend Time Walking and Running — 37% responded “About half the time.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Physical Proximity — 55% responded “Moderately close (at arm’s length).”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Coordinate or Lead Others — 33% responded “Very important.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — 37% responded “Not important at all.”See more occupations related to this work context.
  • In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — 30% responded “Every day.”See more occupations related to this work context.

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Job Zone

Title Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
Related Experience Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Job Training Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Job Zone Examples These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, and tellers.
SVP Range (4.0 to < 6.0)

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Education


Percentage of Respondents
Education Level Required
57   Less than high school diploma
37   High school diploma or equivalent

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4   Some college, no degree

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Credentials

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Interests

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  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.See more occupations related to this interest.

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Work Styles

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  • Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others’ needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Self-Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Independence — Job requires developing one’s own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.See more occupations related to this work style.
  • Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.See more occupations related to this work style.

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Work Values

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  • Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.See more occupations related to this work value.
  • Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.See more occupations related to this work value.
  • Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.See more occupations related to this work value.

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Related Occupations

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45-2093.00 Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
47-2031.00 Carpenters
47-2072.00 Pile Driver Operators
47-4061.00 Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators
47-4091.00 Segmental Pavers
47-5012.00 Rotary Drill Operators, Oil and Gas Bright Outlook
47-5013.00 Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas   Bright Outlook Bright Outlook
47-5081.00 Helpers–Extraction Workers Bright Outlook
49-9051.00 Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers
53-4022.00 Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers

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Wages & Employment Trends

Median wages (2020) $19.88 hourly, $41,340 annual
State wages
 
Local wages
  
Employment (2020) 66,400 employees
Projected growth (2020-2030) Average (5% to 10%) Average (5% to 10%)
Projected job openings (2020-2030) 9,200
State trends
 
Top industries (2020)
Administrative and Support Services

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020 wage data external site and 2020-2030 employment projections external site. “Projected growth” represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2020-2030). “Projected job openings” represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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Job Openings on the Web

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Sources of Additional Information

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  • International Society of Arboriculture external site
  • National Association of Landscape Professionals external site
  • Occupational Outlook Handbook: Grounds maintenance workers external site
  • Professional Grounds Management Society external site
  • Society of Commercial Arboriculture external site
  • Tree Care Industry Association external site

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