Utility Line Clearance Tree Climber - Travel

Penn Line Tree Service, Inc.; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-Free Workplace

Job summary

Penn Line Tree Service, Inc. is seeking a Tree Trimmer to trim, clear, and remove trees along electric power lines and rights of way. The role requires climbing with safety knowledge, roping and rigging techniques, and operation of chain saws, pruners, and brush chippers.

A valid driver license is preferred and CDL may be advantageous. Travel across PA, MD, OH, VA, WV is expected. Experience in utility line clearance or residential tree clearance settings is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience in utility line clearance or residential tree clearance preferred.
• Knowledge of chainsaw safety and rigging techniques required.
• Ability to operate chain saws, pruners, brush chipper; may operate bucket truck.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree trimming, clearing, and removal along power lines and rights of way.
• Climb trees to reach branches interfering with electrical lines with proper safety techniques.
• Operate tools incl. chainsaw, pruners, and brush chipper; may drive bucket truck.

Skills

Tree trimming

Climbing

Chainsaw safety

Rope & rigging

Driver license

CDL preferred

Storm duty availability

Job description

Penn Line Tree Service, Inc. is seeking a Tree Trimmer to trim, clear, and remove trees along electric power lines and rights of way. The role requires climbing with safety knowledge, roping and rigging techniques, and operation of chain saws, pruners, and brush chippers.

A valid driver license is preferred and CDL may be advantageous. Travel across PA, MD, OH, VA, WV is expected. Experience in utility line clearance or residential tree clearance settings is beneficial.