Tree Trimmer, Top Climber

Wright Tree Service

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

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeBishop • California • United StatesJunior💰 $45 - $46 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tree trimming and clearing, with a strong understanding of arboricultural techniques and safety practices near energized power lines. Proficient in operating and maintaining equipment while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Tree Trimming ExperienceHerbicide Application CertificationKnowledge of ANSI Z133.1 and ANSI A300 StandardsFirst-Aid and CPR CertificationAbility to Operate and Service Tools and Equipment

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Hard Skills

Tree IdentificationArboricultural TechniquesElectrical Circuit KnowledgeReading Circuit MapsPerforming Tree and Bucket RescueOperating Lift TrucksUsing Climbing EquipmentPerforming Routine MaintenanceLifting Heavy ObjectsWorking Outdoors on Rugged Terrain

Soft Skills

Customer RelationsTeam CollaborationSupervising Non-Qualified EmployeesCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Climbing LinesSawsPrunersRigging LinesWoodchipperSafety BeltsLaddersTraffic-Control Devices

Certifications & Qualifications

First-Aid CertificationCPR CertificationHerbicide Application CertificationValid Driver’s LicenseDOT Medical Card

Industry Keywords

OSHA RegulationsEnergized Power LinesANSI StandardsElectric Power GenerationTransmission and Distribution Standards

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, lift trucks, safety belts, climbing lines, ladders, saws, pruners, and rigging lines
Cut and lower branches or trunk sections from aloft
Fell trees or spars and split them into manageable pieces
Work near energized power lines while directly supervising non-qualified employees
Apply herbicides with growth regulators and maintain application records
Educate less experienced employees on company policies, safety practices, approved work methods, and OSHA regulations
Repair minor job-site property damage and escalate issues to the General Foreperson
Feed brush and debris into a woodchipper
Set up warning signs, barriers, flags, hand signals, and traffic-control devices
Cooperate with property owners, customers, and emergency personnel
Inspect and perform routine maintenance on vehicles, equipment, and tools
Report specialized maintenance needs to the General Foreperson
Respond to emergencies and natural disasters for the duration of the event when required
Drive and operate assigned vehicles and equipment
Assist with obtaining written property-owner permission
Promote positive customer, public, and employee relations
Maintain regular and punctual attendance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 1 year 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
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s or commercial driver’s license and DOT medical card, dependent upon division and utility/contract requirements
Maintain herbicide application certification or equivalent as required
Knowledge of trees, 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 circuit maps
Knowledge of OSHA electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standards, including 29 CFR 1910.269
Ability to determine nominal voltage, use insulated tools near energized parts, and distinguish exposed live parts
Ability to perform tree and bucket rescue
Ability to operate and service required tools and equipment
Ability to read, write, and understand job instructions and safety information
Ability to wear required PPE
Ability to work long hours, overtime, weekends, holidays, storm work, and call-out work
English reading, writing, and speaking required
Ability to perform physically demanding work, lift up to 50 pounds frequently and exert up to 100 pounds occasionally
Ability to work outdoors on rugged terrain and around electrical, mechanical, chemical, height, traffic, and weather hazards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hourly wage of $45.37–$45.50
At-will employment
Equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation policies
Drug- and alcohol-free workplace