Line Clearance Tree Climber: Travel & Storm Duty

Penn Line Service, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Line Service, Inc. is seeking a Tree Trimmer to trim, clear, and remove trees along electric power lines and rights of way. The role involves climbing to access branches and using chainsaws, pruners, and rigging techniques. The ability to operate a bucket truck may be required.

Candidates should have some tree-clearing experience and a valid driver's license, with CDL preferred. Travel across PA, MD, OH, VA, WV is expected, with overtime and emergency storm duty as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of chainsaw safety and rigging techniques required.
• Climbing trees to reach branches near power lines.
• Valid driver 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 access branches interfering with lines using climbing equipment.
• Operate chain saws, pruners, and brush chippers; may operate bucket trucks.
• Travel to multiple states and perform overtime or emergency storm duty as needed.

Skills

Chainsaw safety

Roping & rigging

Tree climbing

CDL preferred

Bucket truck operation

Tools

Bucket truck

Job description

Penn Line Service, Inc. is seeking a Tree Trimmer to trim, clear, and remove trees along electric power lines and rights of way. The role involves climbing to access branches and using chainsaws, pruners, and rigging techniques. The ability to operate a bucket truck may be required.

Candidates should have some tree-clearing experience and a valid driver's license, with CDL preferred. Travel across PA, MD, OH, VA, WV is expected, with overtime and emergency storm duty as needed.