Groundhand

Penn Line Tree Service, Inc.; Lebanon (Lebanon County); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Drug-free workplace

Equal opportunity employer

Accommodation available upon request

Zusammenfassung

Penn Line Tree Service, Inc. is seeking a Groundhand to support crews in clearing trees and branches around communication and power lines. The role involves hoisting tools, handling ladders, and assisting with cutting and loading debris across multiple states.

Travel is required to various states including PA, MD, OH, VA, and WV, with overtime periods as needed. A valid driver's license or CDL is preferred, and accommodations for travel are possible as contracts demand.

Qualifikationen

• Assist crews in clearing trees and branches that interfere with lines.
• Hoist tools to crew members and lower branches with rope or block and tackle.
• Position and steady ladders for crew work.

Aufgaben

• Saw and cut up branches and brush.
• Load debris, tree trunks, and limbs onto trucks.
• Travel to job sites as required by contracts.
• Flag traffic using stop/slow paddle and two-way radio.

Kenntnisse

Valid Driver's License or CDL

Jobbeschreibung

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