Bucket Truck Operator: Tree & Line Clearance Pro

Penn Line Tree Service, Inc.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-Free Workplace

Travel opportunities

Job summary

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

The position involves travel across several states and periods of mandatory overtime, including emergency storm duty. CDL preferred; pesticide license beneficial but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months verifiable bucket/utility line clearance experience.
• CDL license/valid driver license preferred; pesticide license beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clearing and removal of trees along power lines and right-of-ways.
• Operate aerial lift bucket truck to reach branches near electric lines.
• Operate chain saws, pruners, brush chipper; may climb trees with climbing equipment.
• Travel to multiple states as required; overtime and emergency storm duty.

Skills

Bucket operation

Tree clearance experience

Aerial lift operation

CDL license

Travel readiness

Job description

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

The position involves travel across several states and periods of mandatory overtime, including emergency storm duty. CDL preferred; pesticide license beneficial but not mandatory.