Tree Climber/Trimmer

Penn Line Service, Inc.; Sugarloaf Township (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in vegetation management seeks a skilled Tree Climber/Trimmer for utility line clearance. Candidates should possess climbing skills and chainsaw safety knowledge, with at least 6 months of experience preferred. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits, along with a flexible work schedule requiring travel across multiple states.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Coverage

Vision Benefits

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• At least 6 months' verifiable experience in utility line clearance.
• Knowledge of chainsaw safety essential.
• Pesticide license beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree trimming, clearing, and removal of trees along electric power lines.
• Climb trees to access branches interfering with electric lines.
• Operate various equipment such as chainsaws and brush chippers.

Skills

Chainsaw safety

Roping & rigging techniques

Climbing skills

Education

Valid Driver License

Preferred CDL License

Tools

Chainsaw

Pruner

Brush chipper

Aerial lift device (bucket truck)

Job description

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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.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off!! We Pay Weekly!!

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.

EOE, including disability/vets

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at

Phone: [phone] ext:151In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are

considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital

status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status

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