Aerial Bucket Operator - Tree & Line Clearance

Penn Line Service, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Line Service, Inc. is seeking a Bucket Operator to clear and remove trees along electrical power lines and rights-of-way. The role uses a bucket truck to reach branches near lines and may involve climbing with equipment.

A minimum of 6 months’ bucket experience is required; CDL is preferred, and a pesticide license is beneficial but not mandatory. The job requires travel across PA, MD, OH, VA, and WV. The position supports a multi-state vegetation management operation with overtime and

Qualifications

• 6 months of verifiable bucket experience trimming out of a bucket and/or running a bucket in line clearance setting.
• CDL license / valid driver license preferred.
• Pesticide license beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Clear and remove trees along power lines and right-of-ways.
• Operate aerial lift bucket truck to reach branches near electrical lines.
• Use chain saws, pruners, and brush chipper as required.
• Climb trees using climbing equipment when needed.
• Travel to multiple states with possible overtime and emergency storm duty.

Skills

Bucket truck operation

Tree trimming

Climbing

Tools

Chainsaw

Pruner

Brush chipper

Job description

Penn Line Service, Inc. is seeking a Bucket Operator to clear and remove trees along electrical power lines and rights-of-way. The role uses a bucket truck to reach branches near lines and may involve climbing with equipment.

A minimum of 6 months’ bucket experience is required; CDL is preferred, and a pesticide license is beneficial but not mandatory. The job requires travel across PA, MD, OH, VA, and WV. The position supports a multi-state vegetation management operation with overtime and