Line Clearance Tree Climber — Travel & Bucket Ops

Penn Line Tree Service, Inc.; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Line Tree Service, Inc. is hiring a Tree Trimmer to trim, clear, and remove trees along electric power lines and rights of way. You will climb trees to reach interfering branches using climbing gear and operate chainsaws safely, with roping and rigging techniques as needed.

Travel is required across multiple states, including PA, MD, OH, VA, and WV. The role offers overtime opportunities and a fast-paced field environment within a large, multi-state vegetation management team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months verifiable experience in utility line clearance or residential tree clearance.
• Knowledge of chainsaw safety and rigging techniques.
• Valid driver's license or CDL preferred; pesticide license beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree trimming, clearing, and removal along electric power lines and rights of way.
• Climb trees to reach interfering branches using climbing equipment.
• Travel to various sites as required; overtime and storm duty may be required.
• Operate chainsaws, pruners, and brush chippers; assist with bucket truck operations if needed.

Skills

Tree climbing

Chainsaw safety

Roping & rigging

Residential tree clearance

Utility line clearance

Tools

Chainsaw

Pruners

Brush chipper

Bucket truck/Aerial lift

Job description

Penn Line Tree Service, Inc. is hiring a Tree Trimmer to trim, clear, and remove trees along electric power lines and rights of way. You will climb trees to reach interfering branches using climbing gear and operate chainsaws safely, with roping and rigging techniques as needed.

Travel is required across multiple states, including PA, MD, OH, VA, and WV. The role offers overtime opportunities and a fast-paced field environment within a large, multi-state vegetation management team.