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Asplundh Tree Expert

Tree Trimmer - Union

Renton, WA

$44.54/hr

Must have a minimum of 4000 hours of previous line clearance tree trimming expierience. Education & Experience: * High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. * Must have a minimum of 4000 hours of ...

Asplundh Tree Expert

Tree Trimmer - Union

Kent, WA

$44.54/hr

Must have a minimum of 4000 hours of previous line clearance tree trimming expierience. Education & Experience: * High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. * Must have a minimum of 4000 hours of ...

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC

Tree Trimmer - Union

Kent, WA · On-site

Must have a minimum of 4000 hours of previous line clearance tree trimming expierience. Education & Experience: * High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. * Must have a minimum of 4000 hours of ...

Wright Tree Service

Journeyman Apprentice

Seattle, WA

$35.62 - $40.09/hr

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 ...

Northwest Landscape Services (NLS)

Tree Climber

Kent, WA · On-site

$25 - $32/hr

NORTHWEST LANDSCAPE SERVICES | MONARCH TREE SERVICES Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of ... Trimming, topping, and reshaping trees * Using chainsaws, hooks, handsaws, shears, and clippers to ...

Northwest Landscape Services (NLS)

Tree Climber

Kent, WA · On-site

$25 - $32/hr

MONARCH TREE SERVICES Monarch Landscape Companies is a family of successful landscape brands in ... Trimming, topping, and reshaping trees * Using chainsaws, hooks, handsaws, shears, and clippers to ...

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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for tree trimmers in Seattle, WA is $28.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $37.74 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Tree Trimmers vs Arborists?

AspectTree TrimmersArborists
CertificationsTypically no formal certification required, but some may have safety or equipment trainingCertified Arborist credential (e.g., ISA Certified Arborist)
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, on trees, often using chainsaws, pruning tools, and safety gearOutdoor, specialized in tree health, diagnosis, and management, often performing complex pruning and removals
Employer & Industry UsageLandscaping companies, municipal parks, utility companiesTree care companies, consulting firms, municipal forestry departments

Tree Trimmers focus on pruning and trimming trees to maintain safety and aesthetics, often with less formal certification. Arborists have advanced training and certifications, providing expert tree health assessments and complex tree care. While both work outdoors on trees, arborists typically handle more specialized and technical tasks.

How hard is it to be a tree trimmer?

Being a tree trimmer involves physical labor, working at heights, and handling heavy equipment and tools like chainsaws and ropes. It requires good physical fitness, safety awareness, and often certification in tree climbing and safety procedures. The job can be physically demanding and sometimes hazardous, but proper training and experience help manage the challenges.

How much do tree trimmers get paid?

Tree trimmers typically earn an average hourly wage of around $15 to $25, with annual salaries ranging from approximately $30,000 to $50,000. Pay can vary based on experience, certifications, and geographic location, and the job often involves working outdoors with climbing and pruning tools.

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Infographic showing various Tree Trimmers job openings in Seattle, WA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 66% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,224 per year, or $29 per hour.

Tree Trimmer - Union

Renton, WA

Asplundh Tree Expert
Personal Services • 10K+ employees

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 245 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

17th of 19 rated forestry and logging companies

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$44.54/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Description

Trimmer/Climber

Job Type: 

  • Full-Time +, Non-Exempt

Pay: 

  • Competitive, Hourly
  • Local Union 77 Pay Rates

Benefits:

  • Full Union Benefit Package(Medical, Dental, Vision, NEAP, NEBF)
  • Accrual of Sick Pay
  • Employee Assistance Program

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

  • Trims and/or removes trees, branches, trunk sections.
  • Operate and service all required tools/equipment.
  • Cuts and splits large debris into manageable pieces.
  • Sprays areas with equipment to prevent further growth.
  • Loads/unloads trucks.
  • Feeds brush & debris into a woodchipper.
  • Repairs minor job-related damage to lawns, fences, and walkways.
  • Services gasoline, air, and hand-powered tools and other equipment.
  • Relays hand signals, directs traffic, drives, and operates trucks and equipment, as assigned.
  • Keeps trucks and work areas clear and orderly.
  • Safeguards employees and the public from hazards in and around the work area.
  • Cooperates with customers, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
  • Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, markers, etc. to protect employees and the public.
  • Trained to perform tree and bucket rescue.
  • Assists in training new employees.
  • Assumes responsibility for the inspection and proper working conditions of tools, trucks, and other work equipment.
  • Requests repair or replacement, when necessary.
  • Maintains good housekeeping on trucks and at work locations.
  • Performs other related work, as assigned by superiors.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must be able to work with hands above head for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to walk, climb, and work from ladders, or at various heights, on uneven and slippery surfaces, performing mentally/physically demanding work under unfavorable weather conditions while handling equipment or material.
  • No fear of heights.
  • Must have good hand-to-eye coordination.
  • Must have a minimum of 4000 hours of previous line clearance tree trimming expierience.

Education & Experience:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Must have a minimum of 4000 hours of previous line clearance tree trimming expierience.

Pre-Screen:

  • Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

  • A Driver's License is Preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements:

  • RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, Kneeling, Crawling, Color Vision, Climbing Stairs
  • OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Stooping, Squatting, Climbing On/Off Truck, Climbing Ladders, Pushing, Reading,
  • FREQUENT (up to 66%): Carrying, Pulling, lifting up to 50 lbs., Balancing, body-twisting, Hearing/Speech Range, Lifting, lifting up to 10 lbs., Manual Dexterity, Speaking Clearly, Walking
  • CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Standing, Sense of Touch, Gripping, Seeing Distant, Reaching, range-of-motion, Depth Perception, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., Climbing Poles, Sense of Touch

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.


Important Information for Applicants:
  • Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
  • If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
  • Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
  • Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
  • We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
  • Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.

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