Timber Cutter-Vegetation Management Worker

Penn Line Energy T&D, Inc. is seeking candidates for a Timber Cutter/Vegetation Management Worker.Duties/Responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently operates a chainsaw and ATV.
• Performs daily safety inspections on equipment; promptly reports any issues to manager.
• Performs daily equipment fuel, lube, and minor repairs.
• Communicates with manager on maintenance issues and preventative maintenance.
• Reports all safety incidents or violations immediately to supervisor
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, standards and guidelines.
• Complies with all government safety requirements and other regulations.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, rules and regulations in written or verbal form.
• Attends all Department and Safety meetings.
• Implements Integrated Vegetation Management activities (herbicide application) and properly mixes, applies, records, and stores herbicides.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledgeable of timber harvesting, felling trees, operating chainsaw and ATV.
• Ability to carry a 40 lb. backpack sprayer for ten (10) hours/day.
• Ability to work in difficult conditions due to vegetation and topography.
• Ability to work with herbicides, brush cutters, and chainsaws.
• Flexibility in the work week as weather dictates work schedule.

Education and Experience:

• Plant identification skills are a major plus.
• Previous substantial field experience in this area of work is a plus.
• Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license.

Union benefits available.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

Penn Line Energy T&D, Inc.