Job Description:
A Groundhand's primary responsibility is to assist crews in clearing trees and branches that interfere with communication lines and electric power lines. Other duties include hoisting tools and equipment to crew members and lowering branches with rope or block and tackle; positioning and steadying ladders; sawing and cutting up branches; loading debris, tree trunks and limbs onto trucks (using winch and chipping brush with chipper); carrying chainsaws; carrying gas cans and oil jugs; cutting, dragging, and mulching brush. May also flag traffic utilizing stop/slow paddle and two-way radio. A Valid Driver's License and/or CDL License is preferred.
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 atPhone: 724-887-9110 ext:151In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants areconsidered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, maritalstatus, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status If you want to view the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal poster, please choose your language: English - Spanish - Arabic - Chinese English - Spanish - Chinese If you want to view the Pay Transparency Policy Statement, please click the link: English
