Bucket Truck Operator - Travel, Storm Duty & Tree Clearing

Penn Line Service, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Line Service, Inc. is seeking a Bucket Operator to assist with clearing trees along power lines and right-of-ways. The role involves operating a bucket truck to reach branches, using chain saws and pruning tools, and possibly climbing trees with equipment.

A CDL/driver license is preferred, and a pesticide license is beneficial but not mandatory. The schedule features 4-10 hour days with overtime; travel across PA, MD, OH, VA, WV is required.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 6 months of verifiable experience trimming from a bucket or bucket operation in utility or residential settings.
• CDL or Valid Driver License preferred but not mandatory.
• Pesticide license beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clearing and removal of trees along power lines and right-of-ways.
• Operate an aerial lift (bucket truck) to reach branches near electrical lines.
• May climb trees using climbing equipment and operate pruning tools as needed.
• Travel across multiple states as required by contract with possible overtime.

Skills

Bucket truck operation

Tree clearance

CDL preferred

Job description

Penn Line Service, Inc. is seeking a Bucket Operator to assist with clearing trees along power lines and right-of-ways. The role involves operating a bucket truck to reach branches, using chain saws and pruning tools, and possibly climbing trees with equipment.

A CDL/driver license is preferred, and a pesticide license is beneficial but not mandatory. The schedule features 4-10 hour days with overtime; travel across PA, MD, OH, VA, WV is required.