Benchmark group:
OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE

Title:
TREE TRIMMER

Short title:
TREE TRIMMER

Part time:
false

Description:

Performs skilled manual work in the pruning, trimming, topping, felling and removal of ornamental and shade trees; climbs trees of various heights using hooks and belts, or uses ladders and/or skylift buckets to gain access to work areas; cuts away and removes dead or excess branches and tops of trees using hand and power chain saws, pruning hooks and shears, axes and other tools; trims and digs out protruding tree roots; cares for ropes and safety equipment; drives a truck and may assist in operation of wood chipper unit.

Guide:

• Requires 1 to 2 years of previous maintenance experience.

Exclusion:

• Positions that perform tree trimming functions as part of a broader maintenance classification.
• General maintenance positions with a special assignment for tree trimming.Professional/TechnicalPROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL

Use actual:
false

Modified at:
06/21/04 00:49

Board:
false

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