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Tree Trimmers and Pruners

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.

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Parachute skills

  1. Operate, drive - Things (4.53)
  2. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (4.51)
  3. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.51)
  4. Use my intuition - Data (4.29)
  5. Manipulate - Things (4.00)
  6. Pay attention to details - Data (3.99)
  7. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.82)
  8. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.79)
  9. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.79)
  10. Handle, tend, feed - Things (3.75)
  11. Control, expedite things - Things (3.75)
  12. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  13. Repair - Things (3.70)
  14. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.63)
  15. Listen - People (3.63)
  16. Supervise, manage - People (3.62)
  17. Coordinate - People (3.62)
  18. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.61)
  19. Follow through, get things done - People (3.51)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation and Control (3.75)
  2. Operation Monitoring (3.62)
  1. Control Precision (4.00)
  2. Reaction Time (4.00)
  3. Problem Sensitivity (3.88)
  4. Arm-Hand Steadiness (3.88)
  5. Multilimb Coordination (3.88)
  6. Extent Flexibility (3.75)
  7. Near Vision (3.75)
  8. Oral Comprehension (3.63)
  9. Manual Dexterity (3.63)
  10. Static Strength (3.63)
  11. Selective Attention (3.50)
  12. Trunk Strength (3.50)
  13. Depth Perception (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (3.99)
  2. Dependability (3.96)
  3. Cooperation (3.87)
  4. Leadership (3.82)
  5. Self Control (3.82)
  6. Concern for Others (3.79)
  7. Integrity (3.74)
  8. Achievement/Effort (3.64)
  9. Initiative (3.61)
  10. Persistence (3.51)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (4.53)
  2. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.51)
  3. Performing General Physical Activities (4.49)
  4. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.36)
  5. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.29)
  6. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.28)
  7. Handling and Moving Objects (4.18)
  8. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.05)
  9. Getting Information (3.97)
  10. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.84)
  11. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.75)
  12. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (3.71)
  13. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (3.70)
  14. Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (3.62)
  15. Training and Teaching Others (3.61)
  16. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.56)
  1. Use Truck-Mounted Hydraulic Lifts Or Other Accessories (4.53)
  2. Drive Truck With Capacity Greater Than 3 Tons (4.53)
  3. Operate Tractor With Accessories Or Attachments (4.53)
  4. Use High Voltage Apparatus (4.51)
  5. Operate Agricultural Equipment Or Machinery (4.51)
  6. Use Chain Saws (4.51)
  7. Use Hand Or Power Tools (4.51)
  8. Climb Ladders, Scaffolding, Or Utility Or Telephone Poles (4.49)
  9. Move Or Fit Heavy Objects (4.49)
  10. Fell Or Buck Trees (4.49)
  11. Recognize Plant Diseases (4.29)
  12. Use Herbicides, Fertilizers, Pesticides Or Related Products (4.18)
  13. Use Portable Hand Spray Equipment (4.18)
  14. Mix Paint, Ingredients, Or Chemicals, According To Specifications (4.18)
  15. Use Plant Disease Control Techniques (3.75)
  16. Repair And Maintain Grounds Keeping Equipment And Tools (3.70)
  17. Direct And Coordinate Activities Of Workers Or Staff (3.62)
  18. Demonstrate Or Explain Assembly Or Use Of Equipment (3.61)