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Occupational Report
for Tree Trimmers And Pruners (37-3013)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
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, pruning hooks, sheers, and clippers. May use truck-mounted lifts and power pruners. May fill cavities in trees to promote healing and prevent deterioration. Exclude workers who primarily perform duties of "Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation" (37-3012) and "Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers" (37-3011).
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Employment Outlook
for Tree Trimmers And Pruners
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2006 employment is estimated to be larger than the statewide average This occupation is expected to grow somewhat faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average.Reasonable employment opportunities exist. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Tree Trimmers And Pruners
There are 3 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 3
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Tree Trimmers And Pruners
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Tree Trimmers And Pruners
| Region |
---------------- 2009 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$11.08 |
$12.96 |
$14.83 |
$18.23 |
$26.28
|
$16.43 |
$34,158 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Tree Trimmers And Pruners
Industry
Click links to view infoUSA employers |
Ownership |
2006
Employment |
|
Total, All Industries
|
All |
2,133 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Private |
2,094 |
|
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
|
Private |
1,483 |
|
Crop Production
|
Private |
1,440 |
|
Vegetable and Melon Farming
|
Private |
39 |
|
Fruit and Tree Nut Farming
|
Private |
771 |
|
Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production
|
Private |
606 |
|
Other Crop Farming
|
Private |
24 |
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Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry
|
Private |
27 |
|
Support Activities for Crop Production
|
Private |
27 |
|
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
|
Private |
603 |
|
Administrative and Support Services
|
Private |
603 |
|
Services to Buildings and Dwellings
|
Private |
601 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Local |
39 |
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Public Administration
|
Local |
24 |
|
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
|
Local |
24 |
Educational Requirements
for Tree Trimmers And Pruners
Workers must have short-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Tree Trimmers And Pruners
- Apply Plant Materials Principles
- Clear Brush
- Follow Safety Procedures
- Identify Tree And Plant Characteristics
- Maintain Right-Of-Way For Roads, Sidewalks Or Utilities
- Perform Grounds Maintenance
- Prune Or Shape Shrubs And Other Ornamental Plants
- Recognize Plant Disease
- Use And Maintain Chain Saws
- Use Herbicides And Pesticides
Schools and Training Providers
for Tree Trimmers And Pruners
The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:
Apprenticeship Division
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite1045
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (971) 673-0760
Programs of Training:
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Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Tree Trimmers And Pruners
These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:
Related Occupations
The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Tree Trimmers And Pruners matches the occupation in the list.
A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed
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