Groundhand

Penn Line Service • California, PA

222d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License and/or CDL License preferred.
• Flexibility to travel throughout various states including PA, MD, OH, VA, & WV.
• Ability to work emergency storm duty as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist crews in clearing trees and branches that interfere with communication lines and electric power lines.
• Hoist tools and equipment to crew members.
• Lower branches with rope or block and tackle.
• Position and steady ladders.
• Saw and cut up branches.
• Load debris, tree trunks, and limbs onto trucks using winch and chipping brush with chipper.
• Carry chainsaws, gas cans, and oil jugs.
• Cut, drag, and mulch brush.
• Flag traffic utilizing stop/slow paddle and two-way radio.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Weekly Pay

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees