Tree Climber/Trimmer

Pennline; Bessemer (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Tree Trimmer, where your skills in tree trimming and climbing techniques will play a vital role in maintaining safe electric power lines. This position involves operating various tools like chainsaws and brush chippers, ensuring safety while working in diverse environments. Flexibility is key, as you'll travel across multiple states and may be called for emergency storm duty. With a focus on vegetation management, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to essential services while working alongside a dedicated team in a drug-free workplace. Embrace the chance to grow your career in a supportive and inclusive environment!

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in utility line clearance or residential tree clearance.
• Knowledge of chainsaw safety and climbing equipment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree trimming, clearing, and removal along power lines.
• Climb trees to reach branches interfering with electric lines.

Skills

Tree trimming

Climbing techniques

Chainsaw safety

Roping & rigging techniques

Emergency storm duty

Education

Valid Driver License

CDL License

Pesticide license

Tools

Chainsaw

Pruners

Brush chipper

Aerial lift device (bucket truck)

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.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
Phone: [phone] ext:151

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex,