What are the responsibilities and job description for the Timber Cutter-Vegetation Management Worker position at Penn Line Energy T&D, Inc.?
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