Tree Climber/Trimmer

Penn Line Tree Service, Inc.; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-Free Workplace

Job summary

Penn Line Tree Service, Inc. is seeking a Tree Trimmer to trim, clear, and remove trees along electric power lines and rights of way. The role requires climbing with safety knowledge, roping and rigging techniques, and operation of chain saws, pruners, and brush chippers.

A valid driver license is preferred and CDL may be advantageous. Travel across PA, MD, OH, VA, WV is expected. Experience in utility line clearance or residential tree clearance settings is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience in utility line clearance or residential tree clearance preferred.
• Knowledge of chainsaw safety and rigging techniques required.
• Ability to operate chain saws, pruners, brush chipper; may operate bucket truck.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree trimming, clearing, and removal along power lines and rights of way.
• Climb trees to reach branches interfering with electrical lines with proper safety techniques.
• Operate tools incl. chainsaw, pruners, and brush chipper; may drive bucket truck.

Skills

Tree trimming

Climbing

Chainsaw safety

Rope & rigging

Driver license

CDL preferred

Storm duty availability

Job description

Job Description: A Tree Trimmer’s primary responsibility is to perform tree trimming, clearing, & removal of trees along electric power lines and right of ways. A Tree Trimmer climbs trees to reach branches interfering with electric lines while using climbing equipment. A Tree Trimmer must have knowledge of chainsaw safety, and roping & rigging techniques. A Tree Trimmer also operates chain saws, pruners, brush chipper and may be called upon to operate an aerial lift device (bucket truck.) A skilled Tree Climber/Trimmer should have at least 6 months’ verifiable experience in a utility line clearance and/or residential tree clearance setting. A Valid Driver License and/or CDL License is Preferred. We also specialize in Vegetation Management so a pesticide license would be beneficial, but it's not mandatory.

Work Schedule: 4 -10 HR days, either; Monday thru Thursday or Tuesday thru Friday with periods of mandatory overtime. Employees are also required to work emergency storm duty as need arises.

Rate of Pay: Varies depending upon Skills and Experience.

Work Area: Travel required throughout various states including PA, MD,

OH, VA, & WV Candidates must be flexible to travel when called upon since work locations are subject to change upon short notice based on contract demands.

Penn Line Tree Service is a multi-state specialty contractor based in Scottdale, PA. Our tree division, which specializes in line clearance work, employs over 1300 employees who work on a year round basis. You can locate more information on our website at www.pennline.com.

We are a Drug-Free Workplace.

We encourage minorities and females to apply.

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Phone: [phone] ext:151

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