Tree Climber/Trimmer

Penn Line Tree Service, Inc.; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Applicants should have at least 6 months of verifiable utility line clearance or residential tree clearance experience. The position requires flexibility to work 4-10 hour days and overtime as needed, with a drug-free workplace policy in effect.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months verifiable experience in utility line clearance or residential tree clearance.
• Valid Driver License; CDL preferred.
• Pesticide license beneficial but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree trimming, clearing, and removal of trees along electric power lines and rights of way.
• Climb trees to reach interfering branches using climbing equipment.
• Operate chain saws, pruners, and brush chipper; assist with rope and rigging as needed.
• Operate an aerial lift device (bucket truck) when required.
• Adapt to travel across multiple states; work in various sites as contract demands.

Skills

Tree climbing

Safety compliance

Travel flexibility

Teamwork

Tools

Chainsaw

Brush chipper

Rope & rigging

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, with the main base in Colliers, 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, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status.

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