Vegetation Management Work Planner

Iapetus Holdings•Longview, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are dedicated to the growth of our employees and believe in your development. For those who show initiative, we will do what it takes to get you where you want to go. We’re growing but still maintain an entrepreneurial spirit, giving you room to be accountable and responsible in your role. We believe progression is bred through innovation and encourage our employees to bring their ideas forward. We’re safety-focused, as safety is paramount in how we operate, and we believe in providing excellence in our service to our vegetation management clients. We’re transparent and respectful, supporting each other and being transparent and honest in our communication. We believe that trust is the foundation to our success with clients and within our team.

Requirements

Good verbal, written, and computer skills.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Ability to travel and stay overnight as needed.
Demonstrated ability to work safely and professionally.
Associate’s degree in forestry, Horticulture, or a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
Minimum 9 months of successful Work Planner I performance or 4 years of related utility vegetation management experience.
Basic knowledge of tree species, utility systems, and vegetation management practices.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Completion of customer experience training and pursuit of required certifications.
Demonstrated expertise in utility vegetation management.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proven record of accurate and thorough work planning.
Ability to mentor others and work with minimal supervision.
Associate’s degree in Forestry, Horticulture, or a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
Actively pursuing ISA Arborist Certification and other required credentials.
Successful candidates will be committed to their personal safety and to the safety of others.
The role will require to have a general understanding and the ability to identify safety hazards and report any unsafe working conditions.
The position requires to be an active participant in safety briefings and to deliver industry-specific safety messages to a broad audience when called upon.
Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test.
All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Forestry, Arboriculture, Horticulture, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Under direction, patrol and inspect electric utility rights-of-way and identify vegetation requiring maintenance to meet applicable specifications and guidelines.
Under direction, locate property owners and inform them of work to be performed.
Mark vegetation in field to identify necessary work and record this work on applicable forms, documents, maps, or in other data collection systems and prepare work documents.
Under direction, communicate work to be performed to the vegetation contractors.
Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Assist with contractor work packets and notifications.
Conduct work audits and quality reviews.
Investigate customer inquiries and complaints.
Support storm restoration efforts.
Mentor and assist less experienced personnel.
Mentor and provide guidance to Work Planner I and II personnel.
Assist with training and development initiatives.
Support quality assurance and planning consistency.
Provide technical expertise and problem-solving support.
Promote operational excellence and safety leadership.