Bucket Truck Operator

Penn Line Service; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Line Service is seeking a Bucket Operator to assist with clearing and removing trees along electrical lines. Operate a bucket truck, chainsaw, pruners and chipper; may climb trees with climbing gear. Travel across states as required and work extended hours on storm duty.

Experience of at least 6 months in bucket work is required; CDL is preferred and pesticide licensing is a plus but not mandatory. This is a safety-conscious, drug-free workplace with opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months verifiable bucket/truck trimming experience in line clearance or residential tree work.
• CDL license preferred.
• Pesticide license beneficial but not mandatory.
• Willingness to travel across PA, MD, OH, VA, WV as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate aerial bucket lift to reach branches near power lines.
• Operate saws, pruners, and brush chipper; assist with trimming and removal.
• Climb trees using climbing equipment when necessary.
• Support vegetation management operations; work in diverse weather and travel as needed.

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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