Bucket Truck Operator

Penn Line Service; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Line Service is seeking a Bucket Operator to clear and remove trees along electrical power lines. You will operate a bucket truck to access branches near live lines and use chainsaws, pruners, and brush chippers, with occasional tree climbing using safety gear.

The role requires at least 6 months of verifiable bucket experience and may require travel across PA, MD, OH, VA, and WV, with a flexible 4–10 hour schedule including overtime and storm duty.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months verifiable bucket experience in line clearance or residential tree work.
• CDL license or valid driver license preferred.
• Pesticide license beneficial but not mandatory.
• Willing to travel across multiple states as needed by contracts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clearing and removal of trees along electrical power lines and right-of-ways.
• Operate an aerial lift bucket truck to reach branches near lines.
• Operate chainsaws, pruners and brush chippers; may climb trees with equipment.
• Work 4-10 hour days with overtime and possible emergency storm duty.

Skills

Bucket operation

Tree trimming

Climbing

Education

CDL license

Pesticide license (beneficial)

Tools

Chain saw operation

Brush chipper

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

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