Groundhand

Pennline; Lebanon (Lebanon County); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-Free Workplace

Job summary

Penn Line Tree Service in Scottdale, PA, is seeking a Groundhand to assist crews clearing trees and branches interfering with lines. You will hoist tools, position ladders, saw and cut branches, and help load debris using winch and chipper. Travel to multiple sites is common, with overtime as needed for storm duty.

Valid driver’s license or CDL is preferred. We are a Drug-Free Workplace and encourage minorities and females to apply.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License or CDL preferred.
• Ability to travel across states as required.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Clear trees and branches to keep lines unobstructed.
• Hoist tools and assist crew members as needed.
• Position and steady ladders; saw and cut branches.
• Load debris, trunks and limbs onto trucks; use winch or chipper.
• Flag traffic when required during operations.

Skills

Driver's license

CDL preferred

Travel readiness

Tools

Chainsaw

Winch

Chipper

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.