Traveling Utility Tree Climber & Trimmer

Penn Line Service, Inc.; Montgomery (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Line Tree Service is seeking a skilled Tree Trimmer to trim, clear, and remove trees along electric power lines and rights of way. Climbing and operating chainsaws, pruners, and a brush chipper are part of the role, with potential bucket truck duties.

A minimum of 6 months of verifiable experience in utility line clearance or residential tree clearance is required. A valid driver license or CDL is preferred, and travel across PA, MD, OH, VA, and WV is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months of verifiable experience in utility line clearance or residential tree clearance.
• Valid driver’s license or CDL preferred.
• Willingness to travel across PA, MD, OH, VA, WV as needed.
• Able to work mandatory overtime and emergency storm duty.
• Knowledge of chainsaw safety, rope and rigging techniques, and PPE.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree trimming, clearing, and removal along electric power lines and rights of way.
• Climb trees to reach branches interfering with lines.
• Operate chainsaws, pruners, brush chippers; may operate a bucket truck/bucket lift.
• Follow safety procedures and use PPE as required.

Skills

Tree trimming

Climbing

Safety awareness

Driving

Tools

Chainsaw

Chipper

Bucket truck

Rigging

Job description

Penn Line Tree Service is seeking a skilled Tree Trimmer to trim, clear, and remove trees along electric power lines and rights of way. Climbing and operating chainsaws, pruners, and a brush chipper are part of the role, with potential bucket truck duties.

A minimum of 6 months of verifiable experience in utility line clearance or residential tree clearance is required. A valid driver license or CDL is preferred, and travel across PA, MD, OH, VA, and WV is expected.