Line Clearance Tree Climber/Trimmer - Travel & Overtime

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

Job summary

Penn Line Tree Service is seeking a Tree Trimmer/Climber to perform trimming, clearing, and removal along electric power lines and rights of way. You will climb to reach branches and operate chainsaws, pruners, and a brush chipper, with potential use of a bucket truck.

Candidates should have at least 6 months of verifiable line clearance experience and a valid license; CDL preferred and pesticide license beneficial though not mandatory. Travel across PA, MD, OH, VA, WV is required.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of verifiable experience in utility line clearance or residential tree clearance.
• Valid Driver License or CDL preferred.
• Knowledge of chainsaw safety and rope & rigging techniques.
• Willingness to travel across multiple states as required.
• 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.
• Operate chainsaws, pruners, and brush chippers.
• May operate an aerial lift device (bucket truck).
• Be flexible to travel to various states and possibly work overtime or emergency storm duty.

Skills

Chainsaw safety

Roping & rigging

Tree climbing

CDL preferred

Pesticide license beneficial

Line clearance experience

Tools

Chainsaw

Pruners

Brush chipper

Bucket truck

Job description

Penn Line Tree Service is seeking a Tree Trimmer/Climber to perform trimming, clearing, and removal along electric power lines and rights of way. You will climb to reach branches and operate chainsaws, pruners, and a brush chipper, with potential use of a bucket truck.

Candidates should have at least 6 months of verifiable line clearance experience and a valid license; CDL preferred and pesticide license beneficial though not mandatory. Travel across PA, MD, OH, VA, WV is required.