Aerial Bucket Operator - Travel & Line Clearance

Penn Line Service, Inc.; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Line Service, Inc. seeks a Bucket Operator to support line clearance tasks using a bucket truck, chainsaws and related tools.

The role involves trimming and removing trees along power lines, with climbing work as needed, and requires travel across multiple states, including PA, MD, OH, VA, and WV. Applicants should have at least 6 months of verifiable bucket experience; a CDL is preferred and a pesticide license is a bonus.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months verifiable bucket operation or line clearance experience.
• CDL license preferred; pesticide license beneficial but not mandatory.
• Experience with chainsaws, pruners or brush chippers is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clearing and removal of trees along power lines and rights-of-way.
• Operate an aerial lift device (bucket truck) to reach branches near lines.
• Use chain saws, pruners and brush chippers; climb trees if required.
• Travel across states to job sites; overtime during peak periods.

Skills

Bucket operation

Tree trimming

Climbing equipment

CDL license

Pesticide license

Job description

Penn Line Service, Inc. seeks a Bucket Operator to support line clearance tasks using a bucket truck, chainsaws and related tools.

The role involves trimming and removing trees along power lines, with climbing work as needed, and requires travel across multiple states, including PA, MD, OH, VA, and WV. Applicants should have at least 6 months of verifiable bucket experience; a CDL is preferred and a pesticide license is a bonus.