Aerial Line Clearance Operator

Penn Line Service, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A CDL or valid driver’s license is preferred; pesticide license is a plus but not mandatory. The schedule features 4-10 hour days with overtime and potential emergency storm duty across multiple states.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months verifiable bucket trimming experience and/or bucket operation in utility or residential tree clearance settings.
• CDL license or valid driver license is preferred.
• Pesticide license beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Operate aerial lift (bucket truck) to reach branches near electrical lines.
• Assist with clearing and removal of trees along power lines and rights-of-way.
• Use chain saws, pruners, and brush chipper; climb trees with equipment as needed.
• Travel across states (PA, MD, OH, VA, WV) as required by contracts and overtime can occur.

Skills

Bucket truck operation

Tree trimming experience

Driver's license (CDL preferred)

Climbing experience

Tools

Pruning tools

Chain saws

Brush chipper

Job description

A CDL or valid driver’s license is preferred; pesticide license is a plus but not mandatory. The schedule features 4-10 hour days with overtime and potential emergency storm duty across multiple states.