Groundhand

Penn Line Tree Service, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-free workplace

Equal opportunity employer

Travel required

Job summary

Penn Line Tree Service, Inc. is seeking a Groundhand to support line clearance crews. You will help clear trees and branches near power lines, assist with hoisting tools, ladders, and debris, and support loading tasks on trucks. The role involves travel across several states and periods of mandatory overtime as needed.

Candidates should have a valid driver's license (CDL preferred) and be flexible to travel. Drug-free workplace and equal opportunity employer statements apply.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license or CDL preferred.
• Willingness to travel across PA, MD, OH, VA, WV.
• Ability to assist with tools and equipment used on line clearance projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist crews in clearing trees and branches around power lines.
• Hoist tools, position ladders, and assist with hauling debris and brush.
• Travel to various job sites as contract demands require.

Skills

Driver's license

CDL preferred

Job description

Job Description: A Groundhand's primary responsibility is to assist crews in clearing trees and branches that interfere with communication lines and electric power lines. Other duties include hoisting tools and equipment to crew members and lowering branches with rope or block and tackle; positioning and steadying ladders; sawing and cutting up branches; loading debris, tree trunks and limbs onto trucks (using winch and chipping brush with chipper); carrying chainsaws; carrying gas cans and oil jugs; cutting, dragging, and mulching brush. May also flag traffic utilizing stop/slow paddle and two-way radio. A Valid Driver's License and/or CDL License is preferred.

Work Schedule: 4 -10 HR days, either; Monday thru Thursday or Tuesday thru Friday with periods of mandatory overtime. Employees are also required to work emergency storm duty as need arises.

Rate of Pay: Varies depending upon Skills and Experience.

Work Area: Travel required throughout various states including PA, MD, OH, VA, & WV Candidates must be flexible to travel when called upon since work locations are subject to change upon short notice based on contract demands.

Penn Line Tree Service is a multi-state specialty contractor based in Scottdale, PA. Our tree division, which specializes in line clearance work, employs over 1300 employees who work on a year round basis. You can locate more information on our website at www.pennline.com.

We are a Drug-Free Workplace.

We encourage minorities and females to apply.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: [phone] ext:151

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are
considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital
status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status