Bucket Truck Operator

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

Job summary

Penn Line Service, Inc. is seeking a Bucket Operator to assist with clearing and removal of trees along electrical power lines and right-of-ways. You will operate an aerial bucket truck to reach branches impacting lines and may use chain saws, pruners, and brush chippers; climbing may be required.

A minimum of 6 months in bucket work is expected. Flexibility for multi-state travel and varying schedules is required, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months verifiable experience trimming out of a bucket and/or bucket operations in line clearance or residential tree clearance.
• CDL License/ valid driver's license preferred.
• Pesticide license would be beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Operate an aerial lift (bucket truck) to reach branches interfering with electric lines and assist with clearing/removal of trees along right-of-ways.
• Operate chain saws, pruners, and brush chipper as needed.
• May climb trees using climbing equipment.
• Travel across multiple states for job assignments and accommodate short-notice site changes.

Skills

Bucket operation

Tree clearance

CDL preferred

Climbing

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Description: A Bucket Operator’s primary responsibility is to assist with the clearing & removal of trees along electrical power lines and right-of-ways. A Bucket Operator operates an aerial lift device (bucket truck) to reach branches interfering with electric lines. The Bucket Operator also operates chain saws, pruners, brush chipper and may be called upon to climb trees using climbing equipment. A bucket operator should have at least 6 months’ verifiable experience trimming out of a bucket and/ or running a bucket in a utility line clearance and/or residential tree clearance setting. A CDL License / Valid Driver License is Preferred. We also specialize in Vegetation Management so a pesticide license would be beneficial, but it’s not mandatory.

Work Schedule: 4 -10 HR days, either; Monday thru Thursday or Tuesday thru Friday with periods of mandatory overtime. Employees are also required to work emergency storm duty as need arises.

Rate of Pay: Varies depending upon Skills and Experience.

Work Area: Travel required throughout various states including PA, MD, OH, VA, & WV

Candidates must be flexible to travel when called upon since work locations are subject to change upon short notice based on contract demands.

Penn Line Service is a multi-state specialty contractor based in Scottdale, PA. Our tree division, which specializes in line clearance work, employs over 600 employees who work on a year round basis. You can locate more information on our website at www.pennline.com.

We are a Drug-Free Workplace.

We encourage minorities and females to apply.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: [phone] ext:151

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status.