Arborist Tree Trimmer – Safe Climbing & Pruning

Sacramento County; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento County is seeking a Tree Trimmer to plant, remove, prune, and care for ornamental and shade trees and shrubs under general supervision. This is a continuous filing exam with upcoming cut-offs.

The role requires climbing, rigging, and operating trimming tools, plus maintaining safety and records. Candidates should have one year of full-time paid professional tree climbing experience, a valid California Driver License, and the ability to perform aerial rescue and customer-focused

Qualifications

• One year of full-time paid experience in professional tree climbing and trimming.

Responsibilities

• Rig ropes and climb trees in a safe and efficient manner.
• Tie the various knots used in rigging and climbing trees.
• Operate and use tree trimming tools and equipment including aerial lifts, power and hand saws, trucks, chippers, hooks, loppers and other equipment used in the tree industry.
• Determine limbs and branches to be removed for safety, aesthetics, and tree maintenance.
• Provide work direction, training and instruction.
• Develop and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with others.

Skills

Tree trimming

Climbing safety

Rig knots

Customer service

Aerial rescue

Tool operation

Record keeping

English usage

Tools

Aerial lift

Power saws

Hand saws

Chipper

Ropes

Knots

Job description

Sacramento County is seeking a Tree Trimmer to plant, remove, prune, and care for ornamental and shade trees and shrubs under general supervision. This is a continuous filing exam with upcoming cut-offs.

The role requires climbing, rigging, and operating trimming tools, plus maintaining safety and records. Candidates should have one year of full-time paid professional tree climbing experience, a valid California Driver License, and the ability to perform aerial rescue and customer-focused