Work Planner

Phillips & Jordan • Charleston, WV

3d

About The Position

Patrol electric utility right-of-ways and identify vegetation requiring periodic line clearance maintenance to meet applicable specifications or guidelines. Assist in training and mentoring Work Planner personnel. Assist in inspection and auditing of work in progress and completed work. Assist in monitoring the performance of other Work Planners. Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• A basic familiarity in the operation of and ability to learn computer systems.
• Ability to walk/hike up to 5 miles per day in the field under adverse conditions which include but are not limited to terrain, weather, and seasonal changes.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be willing to travel and stay away from home overnight.
• Professional attitude and neat appearance.
• Self-motivated and efficient.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Forestry, Arboriculture, or related field, or related utility experience is desirable.
• Demonstrated abilities in teamwork, leadership and problem solving.
• Experience pulling a 16' - 18' utility trailer with a pickup truck preferred.
• Experience operating a Utility Vehicle (UTV) preferred.
• Prior Work Planner or related utility line clearance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Initial patrol of facilities as directed by the Consulting Utility Forester.
• Identification of “Danger Trees” along assigned SmartTrack ID
• Inspection of “Danger Trees” and determination to record and label tree as “Hazard tree”.
• Appropriately Record “Hazards Tree” Information into SmartTrack system.
• Appropriately label “Hazard Tree” in Field.
• Locate property owners and inform them of the work to be performed.
• Inspect, mark and record trees in accordance with program objectives.
• Inspect site conditions for workplace hazards as well as riparian and environmental concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees