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Tree Pruning Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

The Tree Trimmer role is a qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer responsible for pruning and removing trees, limbs and shrubs away from power lines to reduce vegetation interference. This role ...

The Tree Trimmer role is a qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer responsible for pruning and removing trees, limbs and shrubs away from power lines to reduce vegetation interference. This role ...

Groundsman

Richmond, VA · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Perform pruning and reducing * Safely use tree care operations equipment included but not limited to gas powered saws, pole saws/clips, and chippers * Load and unload trucks and chippers with logs ...

Groundsman

Richmond, VA

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

Perform pruning and reducing * Safely use tree care operations equipment included but not limited to gas powered saws, pole saws/clips, and chippers * Load and unload trucks and chippers with logs ...

Climber

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$20 - $35/hr

The Climber performs advanced aerial tree care operations, including climbing, pruning, rigging, and rescue procedures. This position works at height using both Single Rope Technique (SRT) and Double ...

Groundsman

Richmond, VA

$16.50 - $21.25/hr

Perform pruning and reducing * Safely use tree care operations equipment included but not limited to gas powered saws, pole saws/clips, and chippers * Load and unload trucks and chippers with logs ...

Support and lead ground-level tree pruning and removal * Support and direct crews in the absence of the Crew Leader. * Apply herbicides in accordance with laws and company guidelines. * Inspect ...

Support and lead ground-level tree pruning and removal * Support and direct crews in the absence of the Crew Leader. * Apply herbicides in accordance with laws and company guidelines. * Inspect ...

Support and lead ground-level tree pruning and removal * Support and direct crews in the absence of the Crew Leader. * Apply herbicides in accordance with laws and company guidelines. * Inspect ...

Support and lead ground-level tree pruning and removal * Support and direct crews in the absence of the Crew Leader. * Apply herbicides in accordance with laws and company guidelines. * Inspect ...

Support and lead ground-level tree pruning and removal * Support and direct crews in the absence of the Crew Leader. * Apply herbicides in accordance with laws and company guidelines. * Inspect ...

Support and lead ground-level tree pruning and removal * Support and direct crews in the absence of the Crew Leader. * Apply herbicides in accordance with laws and company guidelines. * Inspect ...

Ground-level and aloft tree pruning, felling, and vegetation removal to maintain clearance around power lines and equipment (includes climbing or aerial lift work under supervision and proper ...

Perform tree climbing and pruning to maintain tree health and appearance. * Safely operate and maintain tree care equipment and tools. * Conduct tree removal and respond to emergency storm damage ...

Ground-level and aloft tree pruning, felling, and vegetation removal to maintain clearance around power lines and equipment (includes climbing or aerial lift work under supervision and proper ...

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How much do tree pruning jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for tree pruning in Virginia is $28.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.16 and $32.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Tree Pruning job?

A Tree Pruning job involves trimming and cutting branches to improve a tree's health, appearance, and safety. This process removes dead or diseased limbs, promotes new growth, and reduces potential hazards. Tree pruning is essential for maintaining the structural integrity of the tree and preventing damage to property or people. Professionals use specialized tools and techniques to ensure the best results while preserving the tree’s natural shape and strength.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Tree Pruning position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Tree Pruning, you need solid knowledge of tree species, pruning techniques, and basic arboriculture, often supported by a high school diploma and on-the-job experience; formal certifications like ISA Certified Tree Worker can be advantageous. Competence in using hand saws, loppers, chainsaws, climbing gear, and sometimes aerial lifts is typically expected. Attention to detail, safety awareness, teamwork, and strong communication help you excel in this physically demanding role. These skills ensure both the safety of personnel and the health and proper maintenance of trees, which are essential for client satisfaction and environmental stewardship.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in tree pruning?

A typical day for a tree pruning professional involves assessing the health and structure of trees, determining which limbs need to be cut for safety, aesthetics, or tree health, and using various hand and power tools to perform precise cuts. You may work on both residential and commercial properties, often collaborating with a team of arborists or groundskeepers to ensure that all tasks are completed safely and efficiently. The job is physically active and usually outdoors, so being comfortable working in different weather conditions is important. Additionally, safety briefings, equipment checks, and cleaning up debris are routine parts of the daily workflow.
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Tree Trimmer

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


Wright Tree Service rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 28 rated gardening and landscaping


Job description

Job Title: Tree Trimmer
Pay Rate Type: Non-Exempt
Creation Date/Revision Date: 04/24/2026
Job Summary:
The Tree Trimmer role is a qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer responsible for pruning and removing trees, limbs and shrubs away from power lines to reduce vegetation interference. This role utilizes various types of equipment, tools, and techniques to perform basic tree maintenance while addressing growth patterns and ensuring tree health, and appearance.
Essential Job Duties:
  • Loads vehicles and equipment with manageable size limbs and logs not suited for wood chipping.
  • Trims, removes and/or fells trees using climbing equipment, such as a powered trimmer lift truck, safety belt, climbing line, and ladder. Also works on the ground using hand saws, ground saws, pruners or other applicable tools.
  • Works aloft to cut branches or trunk sections and drop or lower them to the ground with rigging lines.
  • Uses appropriate tools on the ground to fell trees or spars and split them into manageable pieces.
  • Works around hazardous equipment and may work in close proximity to energized power lines while under the direct supervision of a qualified line clearance tree trimmer. Once the prerequisites for qualification have been met, may provide direct supervision of the activities of non-qualified employees working in close proximity to energized conductors.
  • Applies herbicide and growth regulators to brush and stumps. Maintains appropriate application records.
  • Adheres to and helps educate less experienced employees on company policies, procedures, on-the-job safety practices, approved work methods and OSHA regulations.
  • Repairs minor damage to property that occurs on the job site. Escalates situations to General Foreperson's when necessary and in a timely manner.
  • Feeds brush and debris into woodchipper.
  • Sets up warning signs, barriers, flags, relays hand-signals, directs traffic and other applicable traffic control devices to protect employees and members of the public from hazards in and around the work area. Cooperates with property owner, customer, and emergency personnel when blocking streets or driveways.
  • Conducts vehicle and equipment inspections to ensure proper working conditions. Conducts routine maintenance on company vehicles, equipment and tools. Reports specialized vehicle maintenance or equipment needs to General Foreperson.
  • During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty and travel outside of regular work location for the duration of the disaster.
  • Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright's culture of safety and employee ownership.
  • Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

Other Duties:
  • Drives and operates vehicles and equipment as assigned.

Supervisory Duties:
Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements:
  • Must have basic knowledge of trees, including identification, growth habits and arboricultural techniques specific to trimming, pruning, repairing, maintaining and removing, in close proximity to energized conductors.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the American National Standards for Tree Care Operations (ANSI Z133.1-current version) and American National Standards for Proper Pruning (ANSI A300).
  • Ability to adhere and coach employees on company and industry safety requirements.
  • Knowledge of electrical circuits and skilled in reading and understanding of circuit maps.
  • Knowledge of OSHA electric power generation, transmission, and distribution standards, including 29 CFR 1910.269. Ability to determine nominal voltage, proper use of insulated tools near energized parts and distinguish exposed live parts from other parts of electric equipment.
  • Ability to learn quickly and to follow instructions accurately.
  • Must be able to communicate with others and represent Wright Tree Service in a professional manner.
  • Must be able to comprehend and/or read and write both written and verbal job instructions and safety information.
  • Ability to recognize poisonous plants and take proper safeguard against them.
  • Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
  • Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm work) and will be subject to call-out work.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
  • Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
  • Ability to work both independently and in a group.

Education, Certification & Experience Requirements:
  • Has a minimum of 3 months of experience working on tree trimming or clearing crews or has successfully completed applicable skills assessments.
  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
  • Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Other Preferred Requirements:
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's or commercial driver's license (dependent upon Division and utility/contract requirements) and DOT medical card in accordance with FMCSA regulations.
  • Drive a vehicle with an attached chipper or other trailing unit to, from or within the work area.
  • Maintain herbicide application certification or equivalent as required by Wright Tree Service and local, state, and federal law.
  • Keeps informed of new equipment and specifications, standards, practices, and operating procedures.

Language Requirements (read, write, speak):
English - ☒ Read, ☒ Write, ☒ Speak
Spanish - ☐ Read, ☐ Write, ☐ Speak
Other Language _________________ - ☐ Read, ☐ Write, ☐ Speak
Travel Requirements:
☐No-Seldom
☐Yes-Occasional (up to 5%)
☐Yes-Moderate (5% to 25%)
☐Yes-Substantial (25% to 50%)
☒Yes-Extensive (greater than 50%)
Physical Characteristics:
This position may require physical demands and activities including:
  • Effective bending, reaching, standing, walking, climbing, lifting, carrying, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Occasionally reach upward and downward.
  • Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Possesses the ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.
  • Must be able to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned or make general observations of the community; close visual acuity, such as reading a computer screen, reading printed material, inspection of small defects, and using measurement devices.
  • Ability to enter and exit vehicles and equipment numerous times per day.

Environmental Factors:
This position may be exposed to the following factors:
  • Routine exposure to indoor and outdoor working conditions.
  • Routine exposure to weather, climate and temperature, such as rain, heat, sun, cold, snow.
  • Routine exposure to nature, such as irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc; position works outdoor on rugged terrain.
  • Routine exposure to noise, vibration, working hazards such as proximity to moving parts, mechanical equipment, moving vehicles, gasoline powered equipment, electrical current, heights, exposure to heat, exposure to chemicals, work in close quarters, narrow aisles or passageways, communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, cleaning chemicals, dust, odors, and a variety of pests.

COMPANY STATEMENTS (U.S. Only):
Job Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Employment Opportunities: Wright Service Corp. respects diversity, and we are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical and mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation. We are dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.
Reasonable Accommodation: Wright Service Corp. is committed to complying with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, or regulations governing reasonable accommodations to individuals, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To that end, as required by applicable law, we will make a reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees who have requested an accommodation or for whom we have notice may require such an accommodation, without regard to any protected classifications, related to an individual's: (i) disability, meaning any physical, medical, mental, or psychological impairment, or a history or record of such impairment; (ii) sincerely held religious beliefs and practices; (iii) needs related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions; and/or (iv) any other reason required by applicable law, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship.
At-Will Employment: Unless otherwise provided by applicable law, rule, or regulation, employment with Wright Service Corp. is "at will." This means that an employee's employment may be terminated at any time by either the employee or Wright Service Corp., for any or no reason, with or without cause or advance notice. No supervisor or Wright Service Corp. personnel other than the Chief Executive Officer or the Chief Executive Officer's designee has any authority to enter into a contract of employment, oral, written or otherwise, express or implied, that changes or alters the at-will employment relationship. Any such agreement must be in writing signed by the Chief Executive Officer or the Chief Executive Officer's designee.
Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace: To help ensure a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for our employees and others, protect Wright Service Corp. property, and ensure efficient operations, the Wright Service Corp. has adopted a policy of maintaining a workplace free of unlawful or unauthorized drugs and alcohol.
Cargo: Tree Trimmer
Tipo de salario: No exento
Fecha de creación/Fecha de revisión: 04/24/2026
Resumen del puesto:
El Tree Trimmer es un Qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer (podador calificado para el despeje de líneas) responsable de podar y retirar árboles, ramas y arbustos cerca de las líneas eléctricas para reducir la interferencia de la vegetación. La persona en esta función utiliza diversos equipos, herramientas y técnicas para realizar mantenimiento básico de los árboles, teniendo en cuenta los patrones de crecimiento y la salud y apariencia de los árboles.
Funciones esenciales del puesto:
  • Carga vehículos y equipos con ramas y troncos de tamaño manejable que no pueden ser triturados.
  • Poda, retira o tala árboles usando equipos de escalada, como camión con elevador de poda, cinturón de seguridad, cuerda de escalada y escalera. También trabaja en el suelo utilizando sierras manuales, sierras de uso en el suelo, podadoras u otras herramientas aplicables.
  • Trabaja en altura para cortar ramas o secciones de tronco y bajarlas al suelo con cuerdas de izado.
  • Utiliza herramientas apropiadas en el suelo para talar árboles o troncos y dividirlos en piezas fáciles de manipular.
  • Trabaja cerca de equipos peligrosos y puede desempeñarse en proximidad a líneas energizadas bajo la supervisión directa de un Qualified Line Clearance Tree Trimmer (podador calificado para el despeje de líneas). Una vez cumplidos los requisitos para la calificación, puede supervisar directamente las actividades de empleados no calificados que trabajan cerca de conductores energizados.
  • Aplica herbicidas y reguladores de crecimiento a la maleza (brush) y los troncos. Mantiene los registros de aplicación correspondientes.
  • Cumple y ayuda a capacitar a empleados con menos experiencia sobre las políticas de la empresa, los procedimientos, las prácticas de seguridad en el trabajo, los métodos de trabajo aprobados y las normativas de la Administración de Salud Ocupacional (OSHA).
  • Repara daños menores a la propiedad que ocurran en el lugar de trabajo. Informa al General Foreperson de las situaciones que requieran atención, de forma oportuna.
  • Alimenta la trituradora de madera con maleza y residuos.
  • Coloca señales de advertencia, barreras, banderas, transmite señales manuales, dirige el tráfico y utiliza otros dispositivos de control de tráfico según corresponda, para proteger a los empleados y al público de los peligros en y alrededor del área de trabajo. Coopera con los propietarios, clientes y personal de emergencia cuando sea necesario bloquear calles o entradas.
  • Realiza inspecciones de vehículos y equipos para garantizar su correcto funcionamiento. Efectúa el mantenimiento rutinario de los vehículos, equipos y herramientas de la empresa. Informa al General Foreperson. sobre las necesidades de mantenimiento especializado de los vehículos o equipos.
  • Durante emergencias o desastres naturales, puede ser necesario permanecer de servicio y desplazarse fuera del lugar habitual de trabajo durante la duración del evento.
  • Apoya, participa activamente y actúa de acuerdo con la cultura de seguridad y sentido de pertenencia de Wright.
  • Cumple con las leyes, normas y reglamentos federales, estatales y locales aplicables; mantiene el conocimiento y cumplimiento de todas las políticas y procedimientos d...

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