Tree Climber/Trimmer

Penn Line Tree Service, Inc.; Clarksburg (WV); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Penn Line Tree Service, Inc. is seeking a Tree Trimmer to trim, clear, and remove trees around electric power lines and rights of way. The role requires climbing, knowledge of chainsaw safety, and rigging techniques, with the possibility of operating an aerial lift and other equipment.

The position involves traveling to sites across PA, MD, OH, VA, WV, with four 10-hour days and overtime as needed. A valid driver license or CDL is preferred, and pesticide licensing is a bonus but not mandatory.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in trimming and clearing trees around power lines or rights of way.
• Licensing: Valid Driver's License or CDL preferred; pesticide license beneficial but not required.
• Safety training and rigging knowledge are important for line clearance work.

Aufgaben

• Perform tree trimming, clearing, and removal along electric power lines and rights of way.
• Climb trees and use climbing equipment to reach branches interfering with lines.
• Operate chainsaws, pruners, brush chippers, and possibly aerial lift devices.
• Travel to various sites across multiple states and work mandatory overtime and emergency storm duty.

Kenntnisse

Tree trimming experience

Driver's license or CDL preferred

Pesticide license beneficial

Tools

Chainsaw operation

Rope & rigging

Bucket truck operation

Aerial lift experience

Jobbeschreibung

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

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