Tree Trimmer

Wright Tree Service

. Prune, remove, and fell trees, limbs, and shrubs away from power lines .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeElk River • Minnesota • United StatesJunior💰 $25 - $32 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tree trimming and clearing operations, including knowledge of arboricultural techniques and safety practices near energized power lines. Proficient in the use of specialized tools and equipment while adhering to OSHA and ANSI standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Tree Trimming ExperienceKnowledge Of ANSI Z133.1 StandardsFirst-Aid And CPR CertificationAbility To Operate Insulated ToolsHerbicide Application Certification

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Hard Skills

Tree IdentificationArboricultural TechniquesElectrical Circuit KnowledgeRigging TechniquesClimbing Equipment OperationWoodchipper OperationSafety PracticesRoutine MaintenanceTraffic ControlPhysical Demands Management

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationCommunication SkillsSupervisory SkillsProblem-SolvingCustomer Cooperation

Tools & Technologies

Climbing EquipmentPowered Trimmer Lift TrucksSawsPrunersLaddersRigging LinesVehicles With ChippersSafety BeltsTraffic Control DevicesPersonal Protective Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

First-Aid CertificationCPR CertificationHerbicide Application CertificationCommercial Driver's LicenseDOT Medical Card

Industry Keywords

OSHA RegulationsANSI A300 StandardsElectric Power GenerationTransmission StandardsDistribution StandardsEnergized ConductorsPoisonous Plants RecognitionEmergency ResponseNatural Disaster OperationsPhysical Work Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prune, remove, and fell trees, limbs, and shrubs away from power lines
Load vehicles and equipment with manageable limbs and logs
Use climbing equipment, powered trimmer lift trucks, safety belts, climbing lines, ladders, saws, pruners, and related tools
Work aloft to cut branches or trunk sections and lower them with rigging lines
Fell trees or spars and split them into manageable pieces
Work near energized power lines under qualified supervision and potentially supervise non-qualified employees after meeting qualification prerequisites
Apply herbicides and growth regulators and maintain application records
Follow and educate less experienced employees on company policies, approved work methods, safety practices, and OSHA regulations
Repair minor property damage and escalate issues to the General Foreperson
Feed brush and debris into woodchippers
Set up warning signs, barriers, flags, hand signals, traffic control devices, and direct traffic
Cooperate with property owners, customers, and emergency personnel
Inspect and perform routine maintenance on vehicles, equipment, and tools
Report specialized maintenance and equipment needs to the General Foreperson
Travel and remain on duty during emergencies and natural disasters
Drive and operate assigned vehicles and equipment
Maintain regular and punctual attendance and comply with applicable laws and company procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 3 months of experience working on tree trimming or clearing crews, or successful completion of applicable skills assessments
High School diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required
Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
Basic knowledge of trees, including identification, growth habits, and arboricultural techniques near energized conductors
Knowledge of ANSI Z133.1 and ANSI A300 standards
Knowledge of electrical circuits and ability to read and understand circuit maps
Knowledge of OSHA electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standards, including 29 CFR 1910.269
Ability to determine nominal voltage and properly use insulated tools near energized parts
Ability to recognize poisonous plants
Ability to wear required PPE
Knowledge and training to perform tree and bucket rescue
Ability to operate and service required tools and equipment
Ability to work long hours, overtime, holidays, weekends, storm work, and call-out work
Ability to read and write job instructions and safety information
English reading, writing, and speaking required
Extensive travel required, greater than 50%
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s or commercial driver’s license and DOT medical card, dependent upon division and contract requirements
Ability to drive a vehicle with an attached chipper or other trailing unit
Maintain herbicide application certification or equivalent as required by law and employer
Ability to work independently and in a group
Ability to meet physical demands including climbing, lifting, carrying, and maneuvering equipment
Routine exposure to outdoor work, rugged terrain, weather, heights, chemicals, electrical current, moving equipment, and other workplace hazards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Union benefits and pay offered
Plenty of growth opportunities
On the job training
Potential overtime
Paid weekly