Work Planner

The Work Planner provides notifications and obtains verbal or written permissions from property owners, municipalities, and/or businesses for compliance with large scale utility vegetation management projects. Salary for this position is $20 - $23/hour depending on experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides and documents property owner/representative notifications about upcoming vegetation clearing projects via mail and in person attempts.
• Obtains and documents permission for crews to gain access and complete work when required on a per site or project basis.
• Communicates directly with project and divisional supervisors, any requests or refusals that may limit the crew’s ability to complete a job to the required specifications set by our customers.
• Responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of all records and report requests related to permission/notification projects assigned to them.
• 95% year round travel with limited home office work required. Including daily/weekly hotel stays depending on location of project (project locations vary throughout the year).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to complete projects start to finish with minimal oversight.
• Experience in customer service settings with skills in conflict de-escalation.
• Experience with or willing to learn how to interpret drawings, environmental engineering plans, construction plans and/or utility circuit maps.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and mapping apps.
• Willingness to learn or improve upon your knowledge of tree identification and other aspects of Arboriculture.

Education and Experience:

• Environmental Studies degree or Arborist certifications preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times per day.
• May work on rough terrain due to nature of responsibilities.
• Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work tasks such as rain, heat, sun, cold, snow.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods for commute to projects in company vehicle.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.