Electric Line Clearance Tree Climber/Trimmer

Penn Line Service, Inc.; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-Free Workplace

Job summary

Penn Line Tree Service is seeking a Tree Trimmer to perform trimming, clearing, and removal of trees along electric power lines and rights of way. You will climb to reach branches using climbing gear and operate chainsaws, pruners, and a brush chipper, with bucket truck duties possible.

A valid driver's license is preferred; knowledge of roping and rigging is a plus. Travel across PA, MD, OH, VA, and WV is required, with overtime during storms.

Qualifications

• Perform tree trimming, clearing, and removal along electric power lines and rights of way.
• Climb trees to reach branches interfering with lines using climbing gear.
• Operate chainsaws, pruners, and brush chipper; may operate bucket truck.

Responsibilities

• Trim and remove trees along power lines and rights of way.
• Climb trees to reach branches interfering with lines.
• Operate chainsaws and related equipment; may drive and operate bucket truck.

Skills

Tree trimming

Climbing

Chainsaw safety

Roping & rigging

Driver license

CDL preferred

Tools

Bucket truck

Chainsaw

Brush chipper

Job description

Penn Line Tree Service is seeking a Tree Trimmer to perform trimming, clearing, and removal of trees along electric power lines and rights of way. You will climb to reach branches using climbing gear and operate chainsaws, pruners, and a brush chipper, with bucket truck duties possible.

A valid driver's license is preferred; knowledge of roping and rigging is a plus. Travel across PA, MD, OH, VA, and WV is required, with overtime during storms.