Also called: Utility Arborist
Trims trees near energized power lines, one of the most specialized tree-care jobs.
You ride a bucket truck up next to a live line and use insulated saws to cut branches away, following strict rules to stay a safe distance from the wires.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma plus line clearance certification.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years).
Low risk for 10 years. AI picks which trees to trim, but climbing and cutting near live wires is dangerous hands-on work that stays human.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to utility tree contractors (like Asplundh or Davey) as a groundworker; they train you
Classes: Biology, Agriculture CTE class, Weight training.
Official data: O*NET occupation 37-3013.
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