Power Line Tree Climber & Trimmer (Travel Ready)

Penn Line Service; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Line Tree Service, based in Scottdale, PA, seeks a Tree Trimmer with experience in line clearance. You will climb, trim, and remove vegetation that interferes with electric lines using standard safety gear and equipment.

The role involves operating chainsaws, pruners, and chippers, with occasional bucket truck work and travel across PA, MD, OH, VA, and WV. Overtime and emergency storm duty are expected.

Qualifications

• 6 months verifiable experience in utility line clearance or residential tree clearance.
• Valid driver license and/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 branches interfering with lines using climbing equipment.
• Operate chain saws, pruners, brush chippers, and possibly aerial lift devices.
• Travel to job sites across multiple states as required by contracts.

Skills

Tree trimming experience

Climbing

Chainsaw safety

Rigging techniques

CDL preferred

Pesticide license beneficial

Bucket truck operation

Tools

Chainsaw

Pruners

Brush chipper

Bucket truck

Job description

Penn Line Tree Service, based in Scottdale, PA, seeks a Tree Trimmer with experience in line clearance. You will climb, trim, and remove vegetation that interferes with electric lines using standard safety gear and equipment.

The role involves operating chainsaws, pruners, and chippers, with occasional bucket truck work and travel across PA, MD, OH, VA, and WV. Overtime and emergency storm duty are expected.