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Tree Trimmer Apprenticeship Opportunities

Job Description

Using sophisticated climbing and rigging techniques, cut away dead or excess branches from trees or shrubs to maintain right-of-way for roads, sidewalks, or utilities, or to improve appearance, health, and value of tree. Prune or treat trees or shrubs using handsaws, hand pruners, clippers, and power pruners.

Photo of Tree Trimmer doing work

Working Conditions

Works off the ground in the tree canopy and may use truck-mounted lifts

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED certificate of completion.

Available Apprenticeship Programs


Committee NameCityAverage Wage
TILLAMOOK COUNTY OUTSIDE ELECTRICAL JATCTILLAMOOK$55.93View for #10820607 Apprenticeship Details
CENTRAL LINCOLN PUD LOCAL JATCNEWPORT$51.82View for #20020607 Apprenticeship Details