WORK PROCESS SCHEDULE
TREE TRIMMER (Line Clearance)
O*NET/SOC CODE; 37-3013.00 RAPIDS CODE: 0607
Description: Trims trees to clear right-of-way for communications lines and electric power lines to minimize storm and short-circuit hazards: Climbs trees to reach branches interfering with wires and transmission towers, using climbing equipment. Prunes treetops, using saws or pruning shears. Repairs trees damaged by storm or lightning by trimming jagged stumps and painting them to prevent bleeding of sap. Removes broken limbs from wires, using hooked extension pole. Fells trees interfering with power service, using chain saw (portable power saw). May work from bucket of extended truck boom to reach limbs.
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING:
APPROXIMATE HOURS
1. Tree Trimming and Climbing
700
2. Tree Falling
500
3. Aerial Tree Trimming
1500
4. Tree Identification
100
5. Power line Identification
100
6. Knowledge of Equipment
600
7. Tree Top Rescue
50
8. Industrial Right of Way Herbicide
100
9. Safety and Health Work Habits
350
TOTAL HOURS
4000
