Tree Trimmer

Tree Trimmers maintain trees in parks and in residential and corporate areas. To be a Tree Trimmer, you should have a love of the outdoors, as well as a wealth of knowledge regarding trees and shrubs, their growth patterns, their characteristics, and the differences between species. You’re also expected to be thoroughly skilled with the tools of the trade, like trimming tools, saws, ladders, and other equipment. Additionally, as a Tree Trimmer, you should have a good comprehension of safety practices, including the use of proper gear, gloves, goggles, and all the dangerous tools you’ll be handling.

At the start of a typical workday, your employer assigns a particular area for you to work on. You go to that location, usually driving a company vehicle (though some employers may require that you provide your own transportation, in which case a clean driving record may be necessary). Then you begin your assignment. If you work in a park, you are responsible for trimming back trees, and removing stumps, fallen limbs, and foliage from grounds and trails.

Sometimes, you do your work with the goal of keeping the area safe. In residential areas, for example, it may be necessary to trim back trees to keep them from touching power lines and causing a power outage. Trees are also not supposed to hang too low over streets, so you may have to trim back branches that pose a threat to motorists and pedestrians.

In a corporate setting, the trimming you do may be of a more aesthetic nature, purely to give the trees and grounds a look of uniformity. If you see dead branches or diseased trees, you’re also responsible for trimming those pieces back, or clearing the tree out entirely.