Bucket Truck Operator – Travel & Storm Duty

Penn Line Tree Service, Inc.; Steubenville (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Line Tree Service, Inc. seeks a Bucket Operator to assist with clearing and removing trees along power lines and rights-of-way. Operate an aerial bucket truck, chainsaws, pruners, and a brush chipper to reach branches near energized lines.

Must have at least 6 months of verifiable bucket experience; CDL license preferred and pesticide license beneficial but not mandatory. Travel across several states is required, with 4–10 hour days and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months verifiable bucket experience in utility line clearance or residential tree clearance.
• CDL license / valid driver license preferred.
• Pesticide license beneficial but not mandatory.
• Willingness to travel across multiple states.

Responsibilities

• Operate an aerial bucket truck to reach branches near energized lines.
• Use chainsaws, pruners, and brush chipper as part of vegetation management.
• Climb trees with appropriate equipment if required.
• Travel across multiple states to job sites as contracts demand.

Skills

Bucket operation

Tree trimming

Travel readiness

Job description

Penn Line Tree Service, Inc. seeks a Bucket Operator to assist with clearing and removing trees along power lines and rights-of-way. Operate an aerial bucket truck, chainsaws, pruners, and a brush chipper to reach branches near energized lines.

Must have at least 6 months of verifiable bucket experience; CDL license preferred and pesticide license beneficial but not mandatory. Travel across several states is required, with 4–10 hour days and overtime as needed.