Bucket Truck Operator

Penn Line Service, Inc.; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennline is seeking a Bucket Operator to assist with tree clearing along power lines using a bucket truck. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months of experience in tree trimming, particularly in utility line clearance. Responsibilities include operating aerial lift devices and chain saws, and climbing trees as needed. Candidates must be flexible to travel across several states for assignments and possess a valid driver’s license. Pennline promotes a Drug-Free Workplace and encourages diversity within its workforce.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months’ verifiable experience trimming out of a bucket.
• Experience running a bucket in a utility line clearance setting is a plus.
• Flexibility to travel across states for job assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the clearing and removal of trees along electrical power lines.
• Operate an aerial lift device to reach branches interfering with electric lines.
• Climb trees using climbing equipment when necessary.

Skills

Bucket operation experience

Trimming trees from a bucket

CDL License or Valid Driver License

Pesticide license (preferred)

Tools

Chain saws

Pruners

Brush chipper

Job description

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

Company Information

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.