Work Planner

Davey Tree Surgery Co.•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Davey Tree Surgery Company is seeking a utility forestry planner for a major utility client. The utility forestry planner is a pathway into utility tree care management. You’ll work closely with general forepersons, area supervisors, and account managers to improve the efficiency of our line clearance crews. The ideal candidate will have prior work experience with utility forestry and a desire to take on leadership within our organization.

Requirements

Love of the outdoors
Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver’s License-Class A or B with Airbrake Endorsement
2-3 years of work experience in tree care, urban forestry, utility vegetation management or related field
Degree in related field may substitute for 2 years of experience
ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Certified Tree Worker®, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional®
Bilingual in Spanish and English

Responsibilities

Participate in management of utility tree care operations through: Design routing and dispatch procedures to optimize crew workflow
Verify priority of work requests for tree pruning and removal
Manage property owner and municipality expectations and access requests
Perform audits and present findings so general forepersons can influence production efficiency
Work with crew leaders to ensure daily objectives align with long term goals
Perform additional supervisory, management, or auditing tasks as assigned by area supervisor

Benefits

Paid time off and paid holidays
Opportunities for advancement
All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options
Group health plan
Employee referral bonus program
Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
Career development program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skills trainers
Scholarship program for children of employees
Charitable matching gift program