Bucket Truck Operator

Penn Line Service, Inc.; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Line Service, Inc. is seeking a Bucket Operator to assist with the clearing and removal of trees along electrical power lines and right-of-ways. The role involves operating a bucket truck, using chainsaws and pruning tools, and may include climbing trees with climbing equipment.

Work schedule features 4–10 hour days with overtime and mandatory storm duty; travel across PA, MD, OH, VA, WV is required. CDL license is preferred; pesticide license is beneficial but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• 6 months verifiable bucket trimming or bucket operation experience
• CDL License / Valid Driver License preferred
• Pesticide license beneficial but not mandatory

Responsibilities

• Operate an aerial bucket truck to access branches near power lines.
• Use chainsaw, pruners, and brush chippers as needed.
• Climb trees using climbing equipment when required.
• Support travel across multiple states as contracts demand

Skills

Bucket operation

CDL license (preferred)

Travel readiness

Tools

Bucket truck

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 1300 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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