Tree Climber/Trimmer

Penn Line Tree Service, Inc.; New Castle (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Line Tree Service, Inc. is hiring a Tree Trimmer to trim, clear, and remove trees along electric power lines and rights of way. You will climb trees to reach interfering branches using climbing gear and operate chainsaws safely, with roping and rigging techniques as needed.

Travel is required across multiple states, including PA, MD, OH, VA, and WV. The role offers overtime opportunities and a fast-paced field environment within a large, multi-state vegetation management team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months verifiable experience in utility line clearance or residential tree clearance.
• Knowledge of chainsaw safety and rigging techniques.
• Valid driver's license 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 interfering branches using climbing equipment.
• Travel to various sites as required; overtime and storm duty may be required.
• Operate chainsaws, pruners, and brush chippers; assist with bucket truck operations if needed.

Skills

Tree climbing

Chainsaw safety

Roping & rigging

Residential tree clearance

Utility line clearance

Tools

Chainsaw

Pruners

Brush chipper

Bucket truck/Aerial lift

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

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