Line Clearance Tree Climber — Travel & Storm Duty

Penn Line Service, Inc.; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-Free Workplace

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Penn Line Service, Inc. is seeking a Tree Trimmer to perform trimming, clearing, and removal of trees along electric power lines and rights of way. The role involves climbing trees to reach branches near lines using climbing gear and operating chainsaws, pruners, and a brush chipper.

Safety knowledge of chainsaw use, roping and rigging is required. A valid driver license or CDL is preferred. Travel across PA, MD, OH, VA, and WV with overtime and potential emergency storm duty.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months verifiable experience in a utility line clearance or residential tree clearance setting.
• 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 branches near lines using climbing equipment.
• Operate chainsaws, pruners, brush chipper and potentially an aerial lift device.
• Follow chainsaw safety, roping and rigging techniques.

Skills

Tree trimming

Line clearance experience

Job description

Penn Line Service, Inc. is seeking a Tree Trimmer to perform trimming, clearing, and removal of trees along electric power lines and rights of way. The role involves climbing trees to reach branches near lines using climbing gear and operating chainsaws, pruners, and a brush chipper.

Safety knowledge of chainsaw use, roping and rigging is required. A valid driver license or CDL is preferred. Travel across PA, MD, OH, VA, and WV with overtime and potential emergency storm duty.