Trade Category: OutdooristArborist Technician
Arborist TechnicianWhat you do:
Arborist Technicians are the true tree huggers of the world. You have to love trees because it’s your job to take care of them.
As an Arborist Technician, you are skilled in all aspects of tree care, including identifying plants, and examining and diagnosing pests and diseases. You use your knowledge to assess the health and structure of a tree, determine its needs and identify appropriate treatments including pruning, spraying, repairing damaged areas and even injecting treatment solutions. You’re always doing what’s best for the tree and the surrounding environment.
Arborist TechnicianCritical skills:
- How to use hand tools, small power tools and power equipment
- Identify common trees, shrubs and describe basic tree biology
- Falling and bucking, including managing hazards
- Rigging and climbing (Knowledge of ropes and knots)
- Job planning and risk assessment
Trade Category: Outdoorist
Adventurous, Agile, Athletic, Balanced, Careful, Coordinated, Curious, Mathematical, Nimble, Nurturing, Outdoorsy, Visual
Earn:
$44k - $53k Annually
$15.00 - $34.00 Hourly
Work hours:
40 hours per week, seasonal
What you learn:
- How to identify different types of plants
- How to treat injured and diseased trees and plants
- How to fall, limb and buck trees
- How to prune and perform other work on trees from the ground
- How to assist climbers
- How to chip brush, cut wood and clean up after tree care operations
- How to use a variety of pruning equipment
Who you work for:
Arborist Technicians work for commercial arborist companies, government parks departments or golf courses, or as self-employed contractors.
Types of Workplaces
- Arborists
- Landscaping contractors
- Municipalities
- Electricity providers
Who you‘ll work with:
Ready to get started?
Work hard, live wellWhy choose the skilled trades?
Do something you love.
Make good money.
Be apart of a community.
