Groundhand

Penn Line Tree Service, Inc.; Roanoke (VA); In loco; USD 22.000 - 33.000; Tempo pieno

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Penn Line Tree Service, Inc. is seeking a Groundhand to support line-clearance crews. Duties include assisting with clearing trees and branches around power lines, hoisting tools, positioning ladders, loading debris, and operating basic equipment as directed.

Traffic flagging and radio communications may be required. Travel across PA, MD, OH, VA, and WV is required; schedules are 4-10 hour days with possible overtime and storm duty. A valid driver's license or CDL is preferred.

Competenze

• Valid driver's license or CDL preferred.
• Willingness to travel across multiple states (PA, MD, OH, VA, WV).
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and operate basic equipment as needed.

Mansioni

• Assist crews in clearing trees and branches near power/communication lines.
• Hoist tools and equipment to crew members; position and steady ladders.
• Load debris and trunks onto trucks; operate winch and chipper as directed.
• Flag traffic and communicate via two-way radio when required.

Conoscenze

Valid Driver's License/ CDL

Travel willingness

Physical endurance

Strumenti

Chainsaw

Winch

Chipper

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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