Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

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.

A Day In The Life

Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Industry

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Salary Breakdown

Tree Trimmers and Pruners

Average

$45,310

ANNUAL

$21.79

HOURLY

Entry Level

$30,590

ANNUAL

$14.71

HOURLY

Mid Level

$46,970

ANNUAL

$22.58

HOURLY

Expert Level

$60,240

ANNUAL

$28.96

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Tree Trimmers and Pruners

480

Projected job openings through 2030


Sample Career Roadmap

Tree Trimmers and Pruners

Supporting Certifications

 Mesa Community College (MCCCD)

Degree Recommendations


Top Expected Tasks

Tree Trimmers and Pruners


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Tree Trimmers and Pruners

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

Mechanical

KNOWLEDGE

Public Safety and Security

KNOWLEDGE

Production and Processing

KNOWLEDGE

Transportation

SKILL

Operation and Control

SKILL

Operations Monitoring

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

SKILL

Monitoring

ABILITY

Control Precision

ABILITY

Manual Dexterity

ABILITY

Multilimb Coordination

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Reaction Time


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