Bucket Truck Operator

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The Bucket Operator’s primary responsibility is to assist with the clearing and removal of trees along electrical power lines and right‑of‑ways. The operator works an aerial lift device (bucket truck) to reach interfering branches, operates chain saws, pruners, brush chipper, and may be called upon to climb trees using climbing equipment.

• Assist with tree clearing and removal along power lines and right‑of‑ways.
• Operate a bucket truck aerial lift device to access trees and branches.
• Operate chain saws, pruners, and brush chipper as needed.
• Climb trees using climbing equipment when required.
• Perform trimming out of a bucket and/or operate a bucket in utility line clearance or residential tree clearance settings.
• Provide emergency storm duty coverage as required.

• Minimum of 6 months verifiable experience trimming out of a bucket and/or running a bucket in a utility line clearance or residential tree clearance setting.
• CDL license or valid driver license preferred.
• Pesticide license beneficial, but not mandatory.

4–10 hour days;
Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday with mandatory overtime periods. Employees must also work emergency storm duty as needed.

Rate of pay varies depending on skills and experience.

Travel required throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. Candidates must be flexible to travel on short notice based on contract demands.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Short‑Term Disability, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off. Employees are paid weekly.

Penn Line Service is a multi‑state specialty contractor based in Scottdale, PA. Our tree division specializes in line clearance work and employs over 600 employees year‑round.

EOE, including disability and veterans. We encourage minorities and females to apply. We are a drug‑free workplace. 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.

Phone: 724‑887‑9110 ext. 151