Bucket Truck Operator: Tree & Line Clearance Pro

Penn Line Tree Service, Inc.; St. Clairsville (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Line Service is seeking a Bucket Operator to assist with clearing trees along electrical rights-of-way. You will operate a bucket truck to access branches near power lines and use pruning tools, chainsaws, and a brush chipper. Some climbing may be required; 6 months of bucket-trimming or bucket-running experience is expected.

Travel across states (PA, MD, OH, VA, WV) with overtime and emergency storm duty as needed. CDL is preferred, pesticide license beneficial but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Clear and remove trees along electrical power lines and right-of-ways.
• Operate an aerial bucket truck to reach branches near lines.
• Use chain saws, pruners, and brush chippers; climb trees with equipment as needed.
• Minimum 6 months of verifiable bucket-trimming or bucket-running experience.
• CDL license preferred; pesticide license beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Clear and remove trees along electrical power lines and right-of-ways.
• Operate an aerial bucket truck to reach branches near lines.
• Use chainsaws, pruners, and brush chippers; climb trees with equipment as needed.
• Travel to multiple states as required; travel and overtime may be required.
• Support storm duty as needed and participate in emergency response.

Skills

Bucket operation

Chainsaw

Pruners

Brush chippers

Climbing equipment

CDL license

Willingness to travel

Tools

Bucket truck

Chainsaw

Pruning tools

Brush chipper

Job description

Penn Line Service is seeking a Bucket Operator to assist with clearing trees along electrical rights-of-way. You will operate a bucket truck to access branches near power lines and use pruning tools, chainsaws, and a brush chipper. Some climbing may be required; 6 months of bucket-trimming or bucket-running experience is expected.

Travel across states (PA, MD, OH, VA, WV) with overtime and emergency storm duty as needed. CDL is preferred, pesticide license beneficial but not mandatory.