Groundhand: Travel‑Ready Line Clearance Helper

Pennline; Kent (WA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Line Tree Service in the United States seeks a Groundhand to assist crews in clearing trees and branches that interfere with power and communications lines. Duties include hoisting tools, lowering branches, ladder work, cutting brush, loading debris, and flagging traffic when needed.

The role requires travel across states (PA, MD, OH, VA, WV) with a flexible schedule (4-10 hour days, overtime) and a valid driver's license or CDL preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License and/or CDL License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist crews in clearing trees and branches interfering with power and communication lines.
• Hoist tools and equipment to crew members; lower branches with rope or tackle.
• Position and steady ladders; saw and cut brush; load debris, trunks and limbs onto trucks with winch; chip brush.
• Carry chainsaws; carry gas cans and oil jugs; cut, drag and mulch brush.
• Flag traffic using stop/slow paddle and two-way radio.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Penn Line Tree Service in the United States seeks a Groundhand to assist crews in clearing trees and branches that interfere with power and communications lines. Duties include hoisting tools, lowering branches, ladder work, cutting brush, loading debris, and flagging traffic when needed.

The role requires travel across states (PA, MD, OH, VA, WV) with a flexible schedule (4-10 hour days, overtime) and a valid driver's license or CDL preferred.