Tree Trimmers and Pruners

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, pruning hooks, sheers, and clippers. May use truck-mounted lifts and power pruners. May fill cavities in trees to promote healing and prevent deterioration.

Job Task

• Uses truck-mounted hydraulic lifts and pruners and power pruners.
• Scrapes decayed matter from cavities in trees and fills holes with cement to promote healing and to prevent further deterioration.
• Applies tar or other protective substances to cut surfaces to seal surfaces against insects.
• Cuts away dead and excess branches from trees, using handsaws, pruning hooks, sheers, and clippers.
• Climbs trees, using climbing hooks and belts, or climbs ladders to gain access to work area.
• Prunes, cuts down, fertilizes, and sprays trees as directed by tree surgeon.

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