Standard Occupational Classification System Item

Group Detailed
Code 37-3013
Title Tree Trimmers and Pruners
Definition 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. Works off the ground in the tree canopy and may use truck-mounted lifts. Excludes workers who primarily perform duties of Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers (37-3011) and Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation (37-3012)." Detailed,37-3019,"Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other
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