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DOT Code: 408.664-010

Industry: tel. & tel.; utilities
Alternate Titles: tree trimmer, line clearance; tree-trimming-line technician

Trims trees to clear right-of-way for communications lines and electric power lines to minimize storm and short-circuit hazards: Climbs trees to reach branches interfering with wires and transmission towers, using climbing equipment. Prunes treetops, using saws or pruning shears. Repairs trees damaged by storm or lightning by trimming jagged stumps and painting them to prevent bleeding of sap. Removes broken limbs from wires, using hooked extension pole. Fells trees interfering with power service, using chain saw (portable power saw). May work from bucket of extended truck boom to reach limbs.

GOE: 03.04.05 STRENGTH: H GED: R3 M2 L2 SVP: 4 DLU: 77