Line Clearance Tree Trimmer – Skilled Field Technician

Wright Tree Service; Field (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright Tree Service is seeking a Tree Trimmer to prune and remove trees, limbs, and shrubs that threaten power lines. The role involves working with climbing equipment and hand tools to ensure vegetation does not interfere with electrical lines, while maintaining tree health and appearance.

Responsibilities include loading, trimming, and felling trees, operating under safety protocols, and performing routine vehicle and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must have basic knowledge of trees, including identification, growth habits and arboricultural techniques specific to trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining and removing, in close proximity to energized conductors.
• Knowledge of OSHA electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standards, including 29 CFR 1910.269.
• Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Loads vehicles and equipment with manageable size limbs and logs not suited for wood chipping.
• Trims, removes and/or fells trees using climbing equipment, such as a powered trimmer lift truck, safety belt, climbing line, and ladder.
• Also works on the ground using hand saws, ground saws, pruners or other applicable tools.
• Works aloft to cut branches or trunk sections and drop or lower them to the ground with rigging lines.
• Applies herbicide and growth regulators to brush and stumps.

Skills

Tree knowledge

Safety compliance

Electrical safety

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wright Tree Service is seeking a Tree Trimmer to prune and remove trees, limbs, and shrubs that threaten power lines. The role involves working with climbing equipment and hand tools to ensure vegetation does not interfere with electrical lines, while maintaining tree health and appearance.

Responsibilities include loading, trimming, and felling trees, operating under safety protocols, and performing routine vehicle and equipment maintenance.