37-3013.00Apprenticeship

Tree Trimmers & Pruners

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.

Career Cluster:Hospitality, Events, & Tourism
Job Family:Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
Job Zone:Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
Industry:Administrative and Support Services
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Key Tasks

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

Skills

Operation and Control
69%
Operations Monitoring
66%
Critical Thinking
56%
Complex Problem Solving
53%
Monitoring
53%
Instructing
50%
Speaking
50%
Coordination
50%
Service Orientation
47%
Equipment Selection
47%
Active Listening
47%
Troubleshooting
44%
Time Management
44%
Management of Personnel Resources
44%
Quality Control Analysis
44%
Equipment Maintenance
44%
Judgment and Decision Making
44%
Reading Comprehension
41%
Active Learning
41%
Social Perceptiveness
41%
Writing
38%
Persuasion
35%
Repairing
31%
Systems Analysis
31%
Negotiation
31%
Learning Strategies
31%
Systems Evaluation
25%
Mathematics
22%
Management of Material Resources
22%
Management of Financial Resources
22%
Science
19%
Technology Design
16%
Operations Analysis
10%
Installation
6%
Programming
0%

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
65%
Mechanical
58%
Public Safety and Security
47%
Production and Processing
45%
Education and Training
43%
Transportation
43%
English Language
41%
Administration and Management
37%
Law and Government
37%
Physics
33%
Mathematics
32%
Biology
28%
Administrative
26%
Economics and Accounting
26%
Sales and Marketing
25%
Geography
23%
Engineering and Technology
23%
Psychology
20%
Personnel and Human Resources
20%
Building and Construction
17%
Computers and Electronics
15%
Sociology and Anthropology
14%
History and Archeology
13%
Chemistry
12%
Telecommunications
12%
Foreign Language
11%
Design
11%
Communications and Media
10%
Medicine and Dentistry
10%
Fine Arts
9%
Philosophy and Theology
9%
Therapy and Counseling
8%
Food Production
4%

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Abilities

Control Precision
75%
Reaction Time
72%
Problem Sensitivity
72%
Multilimb Coordination
72%
Manual Dexterity
72%
Extent Flexibility
69%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
69%
Static Strength
69%
Oral Comprehension
66%
Near Vision
63%
Trunk Strength
63%
Dynamic Strength
60%
Selective Attention
60%
Far Vision
56%
Deductive Reasoning
56%
Stamina
56%
Gross Body Equilibrium
56%
Visualization
53%
Oral Expression
53%
Finger Dexterity
53%
Depth Perception
53%
Inductive Reasoning
53%
Auditory Attention
50%
Speech Clarity
50%
Speech Recognition
50%
Flexibility of Closure
50%
Spatial Orientation
50%
Information Ordering
50%
Rate Control
50%
Gross Body Coordination
50%
Category Flexibility
47%
Speed of Limb Movement
47%
Time Sharing
47%
Response Orientation
47%
Visual Color Discrimination
44%
Hearing Sensitivity
41%
Written Comprehension
41%
Wrist-Finger Speed
41%
Fluency of Ideas
38%
Peripheral Vision
38%
Written Expression
38%
Perceptual Speed
38%
Originality
31%
Sound Localization
28%
Mathematical Reasoning
25%
Glare Sensitivity
25%
Speed of Closure
25%
Memorization
22%
Number Facility
22%
Night Vision
19%
Explosive Strength
19%
Dynamic Flexibility
19%

Work Activities

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
94%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
89%
Performing General Physical Activities
81%
Getting Information
78%
Handling and Moving Objects
75%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
74%
Controlling Machines and Processes
72%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
71%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
71%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
65%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
61%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
61%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
61%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
60%
Training and Teaching Others
57%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
54%
Thinking Creatively
52%
Assisting and Caring for Others
52%
Scheduling Work and Activities
51%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
48%
Processing Information
48%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
48%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
46%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
44%
Coaching and Developing Others
44%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
44%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
44%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
43%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
40%
Analyzing Data or Information
39%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
36%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
36%
Developing and Building Teams
36%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
32%
Selling or Influencing Others
31%
Documenting/Recording Information
28%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
24%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
23%
Performing Administrative Activities
22%
Staffing Organizational Units
16%
Working with Computers
11%

Work Context

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

100%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

98%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

93%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

92%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

87%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

85%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

85%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

84%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

83%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

81%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

81%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

81%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

80%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

80%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

74%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

74%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

73%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

71%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

71%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

70%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

69%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

68%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

68%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

64%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

64%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

63%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

63%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

61%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

60%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

60%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

59%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

51%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

51%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

51%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

49%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

48%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

48%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

44%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

42%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

40%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

38%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

38%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

37%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

35%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

29%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

26%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

26%

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

23%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

21%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

21%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

18%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

14%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

12%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

11%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

2%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

2%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

1%

Education

Less than high school diploma

57%

High school diploma or equivalent

37%

Some college, no degree

4%

Interests

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

100

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

35

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

19

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

13

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

4

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

0

Work Styles

Cautiousness
83%
Dependability
82%
Perseverance
67%
Stress Tolerance
61%
Attention to Detail
50%
Self-Confidence
44%
Self-Control
44%
Cooperation
41%
Achievement Orientation
37%
Integrity
34%
Adaptability
33%
Initiative
32%
Leadership Orientation
32%
Optimism
17%
Intellectual Curiosity
12%
Sincerity
11%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
10%
Innovation
7%
Social Orientation
2%

Work Values

Relationships
56%
Support
56%
Independence
39%
Working Conditions
31%
Achievement
28%
Recognition
28%

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