나무 기술자

근무 일정

• Tree Technicians often work full-time but some positions may be part-time. Work schedules may vary by season. Frequent travel within a designated boundary (such as a city or county) is needed. 

일반적인 의무

• Review work schedules and prepare vehicles and equipment for transport to the worksite
• Review cost estimates and budgets with clients, when needed
• Assess worksites for potential hazards or risks to bystanders. Post warning signs around the perimeter
• Examine trees for signs of disease or pests
• Scale trees using climbing gear or use boom trucks to reach high tree limbs and branches
• Carefully hoist up tools to workers. Safely lower cut branches using ropes or pulleys
• Use hand or power saws to cut limbs and thick branches. Use pruning shears, loppers, and pole pruners for thinner branches
• Cut away branches or limbs that are close to power lines or houses or that might obstruct views along sidewalks or roads
• Trim trees to enhance their appearance and increase property values 
• Remove or cut tree stumps
• Apply protective tar or other coatings to tree bases
• Feed tree waste into shredding and chipping machines
• Clear away tree debris from work sites and surrounding areas. Use rakes to clear smaller branches, twigs, leaves, etc. into piles, then shovel them up
• Load debris into trucks. Haul and properly dispose of debris 
• Spray pesticides. Water, root-feed, and fertilize trees with soil amendments to keep them healthy
• Inject fertilizers into trees and perform soil root therapy to promote health 
• Mix and apply pesticides and other chemicals

추가 책임

• Operate, maintain, load, and clean transportation vehicles and trailers
• As needed, operate boom trucks, loaders, stump chippers, tractors, skid steers, wood chippers, excavators, and hydraulic sprayers
• Regularly inspect, lubricate, and maintain tools and equipment. Perform basic repairs or sharpening, if trained 
• Clear out decayed materials from tree cavities, and seal holes as needed
• Stabilize trees or limbs with braces, stakes, cables, or ties
• Carefully uproot and transplant trees and shrubs 
• Train and mentor new workers and watch out for their safety as they learn the ropes
• Maintain constant vigilance of the work site to ensure no one is in the way of a potentially falling limb or tool

소프트 스킬

• 디테일 지향
• 초점
• 목표 지향적
• 손과 눈의 협응
• 이니셔티브
• 조직적 
• 관찰력
• 조직
• 환자
• 안전 중심
• 건전한 판단과 의사 결정
• 힘과 체력
• 강력한 의사 소통 기술 
• 시간 관리 

기술 능력

• Ability to carry and load up to 70 lbs
• 차량 운영 및 유지 보수 능력
• Ability to safely use hand and power saws, pruning shears, loppers, pole pruners, and other cutting tools 
• 응급 처치 및 심폐소생술
• Familiarity with operating boom trucks, loaders, tractors, skid steers, wood chippers, excavators, and hydraulic sprayers
• 토양 및 토양 개량제에 대한 지식 
• 나무/다리 버팀대, 말뚝, 케이블 및 타이에 대한 지식
• 나무 살충제, 비료, 보호용 타르 및 관련 화학물질에 대한 지식
• 헬멧, 장갑, 보안경 등 개인 보호 장비와 로프, 하네스, 끈을 올바르게 착용합니다, 
• 힘과 체력 

• 연방, 주 또는 지방 정부 기관
• Landscaping and lawn care companies
• 식물원 

Tree Technician work requires constant exposure to outdoor elements, such as hot or cold weather, wind, rain, humidity, etc. There are many hazards that workers must guard against, including sharp tools, whirring chainsaw blades, heights, and exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, pests, and wildlife. 

Per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, “Tree trimmers and pruners…have some of the highest rates of injuries and illnesses of all occupations.” Employers know the dangers of this profession and expect workers to comply with safety and emergency procedures and to wear appropriate personal protective gear. To the extent possible, Tree Technicians should plan out the work to be done ahead of time, and anticipate potential problems so they can avoid them. 

Things don’t change too much in the tree care business, but a trend to note is the ongoing demand for more environmentally-friendly green practices. This can include the pesticides and fertilizers used on trees, as well as considerations about recycling tree debris. The industry is increasingly using drones in larger operations to gather visual data. There are even drones now equipped with saws for thinning forest trees!

Tree Technicians (aka climbers and groundsman arborists) are typically physically active people who don’t mind working outdoors with their hands. They’re comfortable with using hand tools and powered equipment and might have taken shop classes in high school. They may have grown up in rural areas, perhaps taking jobs helping out on farms. Strong verbal communication skills and teamwork are also essential, and these may have been developed from extracurricular activities like playing sports.