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Penn Line Service, Inc.

Bucket Truck Operator

Penn Line Service, Inc., Jeannette, Pennsylvania, United States

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Bucket Operator Position Job Description A Bucket Operator's primary responsibility is to assist with the clearing & removal of trees along electrical power lines and right‑of‑ways. A Bucket Operator operates an aerial lift device (bucket truck) to reach branches interfering with electric lines. The Bucket Operator also operates chain saws, pruners, brush chipper and may be called upon to climb trees using climbing equipment. A bucket operator should have at least 6 months' verifiable experience trimming out of a bucket and/or running a bucket in a utility line clearance and/or residential tree clearance setting. A CDL License / Valid Driver License is Preferred. We also specialize in Vegetation Management so a pesticide license would be beneficial, but it's not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Assist with clearing & removal of trees along electrical power lines and right‑of‑ways.

Operate an aerial lift device (bucket truck) to reach branches interfering with electric lines.

Operate chain saws, pruners, brush chipper and may climb trees using climbing equipment.

Maintain at least 6 months' verifiable experience trimming out of a bucket and/or running a bucket in a utility line clearance and/or residential tree clearance setting.

Qualifications

CDL license / valid driver license preferred.

Optional pesticide license beneficial as we specialize in vegetation management.

Work Schedule 4–10 hour days; either Monday thru Thursday or Tuesday thru Friday with periods of mandatory overtime. Employees required to work emergency storm duty as needed.

Rate of Pay Varies depending upon skills and experience.

Work Area & Travel Travel required throughout various states: PA, MD, OH, VA & WV. Candidates must be flexible to travel when called upon as 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.

Company Penn Line Service is a multi‑state specialty contractor based in Scottdale, PA. Our tree division, specializing in line clearance work, employs over 600 employees who work on a year‑round basis. More information at www.pennline.com.

Legal Statements 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: 724-887-9110 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.

To view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster or Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please visit our website.

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