Bucket Truck Operator

Penn Line Service, Inc.; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Line Service, Inc. is seeking a Bucket Operator to assist with clearing and removing trees along electrical power lines. You will operate an aerial bucket truck to reach branches interfering with lines and may use chainsaws, pruners, and a brush chipper.

Some climbing may be required, and a CDL or valid driver's license is preferred. This role involves travel across multiple states (PA, MD, OH, VA, WV) with 4–10 hour days and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of verifiable bucket experience trimming or bucket work for utility or residential line clearance.
• CDL license or valid driver license preferred.
• Pesticide license beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clearing and removal of trees along electrical power lines and right-of-ways.
• Operate an aerial lift device (bucket truck) to reach branches near lines.
• Operate chainsaws, pruners, and brush chipper; may climb trees with climbing gear.

Skills

Bucket truck experience

Tree trimming

CDL/Driver License

Pesticide license beneficial

Tools

Chainsaw operation

Brush chipper

Climbing equipment usage

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.

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