Job Title: Work Planner
This position provides planning, scheduling, reporting, and project management for utility right-of-way vegetation management programs.
Are you a real go-getter looking for an amazing opportunity with a company offering competitive wages and incredible benefits? Keep reading because this job might be for you!
With company origins dating back to 1940, UTS has over 70 years of expertise in delivering professional, performance-based vegetation management services.
Job Type: Full-Time +, Non-Exempt
Pay: Competitive, Hourly
Benefits:
- Company Sponsored Retirement Plan
- Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life, long-term/short-term disability insurances
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
- Obtains oral or written permission from property owners to trim or remove trees and apply herbicides.
- Discusses access obtainment, power interruption, work to be done, etc., with customer or property owner.
- Discusses responsibility for apparent damage to property, repairs for minor damage, and refers controversial cases to the General Foreperson.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Entry-level position, no experience required.
- Previous experience a plus.
Pre-Screen
- Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
License & Certifications:
- Driver License Required.
Travel Requirements:
- Must have transportation to and from the show up location.
- Travels from Job site to job site frequently as necessary.
Physical Requirements:
- RARE (less than 10%): stooping, kneeling, squatting, body-twisting, crawling, climbing poles, color vision, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, climbing stairs, lifting over 10 lbs. to 50 lbs., lifting up to 50 lbs.
- OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): sitting, manual dexterity, climbing on/off truck, gripping, reaching, range of motion, carrying, balancing, lifting up to 50 lbs.
- FREQUENT (up to 66%): standing, walking, sense of touch, seeing distant, hearing-speech range, depth perception.
- CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): seeing, speaking clearly.
Safety
Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, be able to wear personal protective equipment as necessary, be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, have the endurance necessary to traverse various terrain, be capable of performing job duties throughout a standard 8- or 10-hour day, be able to communicate with others, read, write, and comprehend written/verbal job instructions and information, and communicate and handle conflict professionally.
- Works in all temperatures and weather and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants and biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.
- May work around excessive noise from machines, chain saws, wood chippers and other equipment with hearing protection.
- May work on unlevel terrain.
- May be exposed to dogs and other animals.
About Us:
Since 1940, Utility Tree Service (UTS) has specialized in utility line clearance work. Today, UTS continues to offer a responsive local presence with access to national resources for peak needs.
Our primary goal is to be a valued partner to utilities and other agencies in providing safe and efficient vegetation management with respect for people, property and the environment.
Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.
