Job Summary:

The Tree Trimmer/Pruner will maintain trees and shrubs to improve appearance, health, and value of trees and to maintain access to utilities, roads, and sidewalks.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May supervise and train lower-level staff engaged in tree trimming work.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Uses handsaws, pruning hooks, sheers, and clippers to prune and manage growth of trees and shrubs.
• Trims, tops, and reshapes trees to remove low-hanging branches and to create more attractive shapes.
• Removes dead and excess branches from trees and/or from around power lines.
• Operates truck-mounted lifts, power pruners, boom trucks, loaders, tractors, power saws, and other necessary equipment and tools.
• Climbs trees or ladders to access work areas using climbing hooks or belts as needed.
• Executes recommendations of tree surgeons in pruning, cutting down, fertilizing, and spraying trees.
• Fosters healing and impedes decay by filling cavities in trees.
• Maintains tools and equipment by cleaning, sharpening, and lubricating.
• Safely operates shredding and chipping equipment, feeding limbs and brush into machines.
• Loads and hauls away debris and trash.
• Adheres to all applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and in a group.
• Ability to learn quickly and to follow instructions accurately.
• Ability to adhere to safety requirements.

Education and Experience:

• Previous experience preferred; completion of on-the-job training required.
• Drivers license, good driving record, and experience driving a truck highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods climbing and standing on ladders and raised platforms at extreme heights.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to push or pull up to 70 pounds.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather and at extreme temperatures.
• May be exposed to higher-than-average risk of work-related injuries and illnesses from exposure to dangerous working conditions, machinery, and heights.