Tree Trimmers and 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.
About the profession
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.
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Based on the Tree Trimmers and Pruners role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Enterprising
Leading, persuading, business
Artistic
Creative, expressive, original thinking
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
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Career Path
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Career Ladder
Trainee Tree Trimmers and Pruner → Technician Tree Trimmers and Pruner → Senior Technician Tree Trimmers and Pruner → Lead Technician Tree Trimmers and Pruner
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
76K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $34,450 - $44,805/year With equity/bonuses: $37,895 - $53,766 Top markets (SF/NYC): $39,618 - $53,766 Execute core tasks using Operation and…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Operate shredding and chipping equipment, and feed limbs and brush into the machines. 10am, Cut away dead and excess branches from trees, or clear branches around power…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $24,115 - $40,325 Year 2-3: Junior level $44,805 - $52,402 Year 4-6: Mid level $52,402 - $56,815 Year 7-10: Senior level $56,815 - $68,791 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Tree Trimmers and Pruner genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Operation and Control and Operations Monitoring You communicate…
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