Tree Trimmer | Bushnell, FL (Travel)

Wright Tree Service; Bushnell (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright Tree Service in Bushnell, FL, is seeking an Advanced Tree Trimmer to prune and remove vegetation around power lines, ensuring safety and reliability.

This role requires climbing and ground work, PPE usage, and adherence to OSHA and ANSI standards. Overtime, including emergency storm work, may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience on tree trimming or clearing crews.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
• CPR and First-Aid cards or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Load vehicles and equipment with limbs and logs.
• Trim, remove and/or fell trees using climbing and ground tools.
• Work aloft with lifting/rigging to control debris.
• Use ground tools to fell trees and split into pieces.
• Perform safety briefings and enforce company policies.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment, report needs to supervisor.
• Possibly work emergencies, holidays, weekends, storms.

Skills

Tree knowledge

Customer service

Safety adherence

Electrical safety

Read/write instructions

Operate tools

Team or independent work

Learn quickly

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

PPE use

Job description

Job Title: Advanced Tree Trimmer

Pay Rate Type: Non-Exempt

Creation Date/Revision Date: 04/24/2026

Job Summary:

The Advanced Tree Trimmer role is a qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer responsible for pruning and removing trees, limbs and shrubs away from power lines to reduce vegetation interference. This role utilizes various types of equipment, tools, and techniques to perform advanced tree care while addressing growth patterns and ensuring tree health, and appearance.

Essential Job Duties:

• 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.
• Uses appropriate tools on the ground to fell trees or spars and split them into manageable pieces.
• Works around hazardous equipment and may work in close proximity to energized power lines while providing direct supervision of the activities of non-qualified employees working in close proximity to energized conductors.
• Applies herbicide with growth regulators to brush and stumps. Maintains appropriate application records.
• Adheres to and helps educate less experienced employees on company policies, procedures, on-the-job safety practices, approved work methods and OSHA regulations.
• Repairs minor damage to property that occur on the job site. Escalates situations to General Foreperson’s when necessary and in a timely manner.
• Feeds brush and debris into woodchipper.
• Sets up warning signs, barriers, flags, relays hand-signals, directs traffic and other applicable traffic control devices to protect employees and members of the public from hazards in and around the work area. Cooperates with property owner, customer, and emergency personnel when blocking streets or driveways.
• Conducts vehicle and equipment inspections to ensure proper working conditions. Conducts routine maintenance on company vehicles, equipment and tools. Reports specialized vehicle maintenance or equipment needs to General Foreperson.
• During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster.
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s culture of safety and employee ownership.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

Other Duties:

• Drives and operates vehicles and equipment as assigned.
• May assist with obtaining written permission from property owners. Helps promote and maintain good customer and public relations as well as with employees.

Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements:

• Knowledge of trees, including identification, growth habits and arboricultural techniques specific to trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining and removing, in close proximity to energized conductors.
• Strong customer service and communication skills focused on rapport-building, listening, questioning and patience. Ability to communicate effectively with the general public, customers and employees.
• Knowledge and understanding of the American National Standards for Tree Care Operations (ANSI Z133.1-current version) and American National Standards for Proper Pruning (ANSI A300).
• Ability to adhere and coach employees on company and industry safety requirements.
• Knowledge of electrical circuits and skilled in reading and understanding of circuit maps.
• Knowledge of OSHA electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standards, including 29 CFR 1910.269. Ability to determine nominal voltage, proper use of insulated tools near energized parts and distinguish exposed live parts from other parts of electric equipment.
• Ability to learn quickly and to follow instructions accurately.
• Must be able to communicate with others and represent Wright Tree Service in a professional manner.
• Must be able to comprehend and/or read and write both written and verbal job instructions and safety information.
• Ability to recognize poisonous plants and take proper safeguard against them.
• Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm work) and will be subject to call‑out work.
• Demonstrate knowledge and trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
• Ability to work both independently and in a group.

Education, Certification & Experience Requirements:

• Has a minimum of 1 year of experience working on tree trimming or clearing crews or has successfully completed applicable skills assessments.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards or ability