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Entry Level Power Line Clearing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Climber

Fort Smith, AR

$18.75 - $24/hr

Tie standard knots used in line clearing * Safely work around energized power lines * Work with bucket trucks and chippers * Drive a medium-duty truck Position Requirements: * One year of experience ...

... power line operations by expertly trimming and removing trees that threaten electrical ... Safely perform tree removal and trimming to clear rights of way. Assist with land clearing projects ...

Service Mechanic C-A

Abilene, TX · On-site

$20.75 - $27.75/hr

... clearing trouble, and provide assistance to construction and repair crews, as required. The ... Minimum of one year distribution electrical power line work experience, OR one year of related line ...

Tree Trimmer

Hopkinsville, KY · On-site

$15/hr

... power line operations by expertly trimming and removing trees that threaten electrical ... Safely perform tree removal and trimming to clear rights of way. Assist with land clearing projects ...

Tree Trimmer

Louisville, KY · On-site

$15/hr

... power line operations by expertly trimming and removing trees that threaten electrical ... Safely perform tree removal and trimming to clear rights of way. Assist with land clearing projects ...

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Tree Trimmer

Hopkinsville, KY · On-site

$15/hr

... power line operations by expertly trimming and removing trees that threaten electrical ... Safely perform tree removal and trimming to clear rights of way. * Assist with land clearing ...

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Tree Trimmer

Louisville, KY · On-site

$15/hr

... power line operations by expertly trimming and removing trees that threaten electrical ... Safely perform tree removal and trimming to clear rights of way. * Assist with land clearing ...

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How much do entry level power line clearing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level power line clearing in the United States is $19.74, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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$18.75 - $24/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago


Job description

Who We Are
Founded in 1945 by A. D. West and M. E. Erickson, West Tree Service has been a trusted provider of Right of Way (ROW) maintenance services for utilities. We specialize in vegetation management for Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs) like Entergy and OG amp;E, Cooperatives, Municipalities, and gas pipeline companies. Our services include tree trimming and removal, herbicide application, and mowing to ensure a clear and manageable ROW, which is crucial for reliable and uninterrupted utility services. Most of our management team and supervisors are certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA), promoting professional arboriculture practices.
What We Offer:
  • Weekly Pay
  • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Benefits
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • 401k + employer match up to 4%
  • Boot allowance on qualifying purchases
Job Responsibilities:
  • Enforce all safety rules and actively participate in the company safety program
  • Ensure all work is performed safely
  • Climb trees to cut limbs
  • Cut limbs from a bucket
  • Rig limbs after climbing a tree
  • Safely use a chain saw and a hydraulic saw in a tree and in a bucket
  • Perform proper cuts on trees
  • Tie standard knots used in line clearing
  • Safely work around energized power lines
  • Work with bucket trucks and chippers
  • Drive a medium-duty truck
Position Requirements:
  • One year of experience as a trimmer (new applicants)
  • Open/available for 50% travel
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
  • Adequate training as a trimmer while employed by West Tree Service
  • Expertise with knots used in line clearing
  • Expertise with chain saws and hydraulic saws
  • Expertise in working around energized power lines
  • Ability to perform proper cuts
  • Knowledge of the function of bucket trucks and chippers
  • Ability to communicate with customers
  • Ability to leave town for extended periods, often on short notice (generally weather-driven)
  • Ability to work 10-hour days and a minimum of 40 hours per week (storm-related jobs may require up to 16-hour days)
Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to lift 70 pounds to shoulder height
  • Flexibility, including the ability to squat and bend
  • Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods
  • Ability to pull body weight up 20 feet and climb a tree
  • Ability to withstand and perform work at heights
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions and withstand extreme temperatures
  • Must not exceed weight limitations for hydraulic buckets
Rate of Pay:
  • Hourly Pay Rate: $17.00 an hour, paid weekly
  • Rate of pay is dependent upon experience