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Is being a tree trimmer a good fit for you?

Climbs trees and cuts back dead or extra branches. Keeps paths, roads and power lines clear and keeps trees healthy and tidy.

What the work involves

  • Runs shredding and chipping machines and feeds branches into them.
  • Operates trucks with lifting arms, loaders, chippers, tractors, power saws, sprayers and other equipment.
  • Cleans, sharpens and oils tools and equipment.
  • Cuts away dead and extra branches, or clears branches near power lines, using climbing gear, truck lifts or saws.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingLow. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.

How much training it needs

Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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