• Vegetation Planner

    Utilities Service, LLC (Midland, MI)


    Description

    Vegetation Planner

    Job Description:

    + Inspect and assess vegetation in the right-of-ways for compliance standards and construction work plans

    + Communicate the reasons and benefits of utility vegetation line clearance to property owners

    + Notify property owners of vegetation clearance work to be performed

    + Assist with permitting for DOT, railroads, and municipalities etc.

    + Travel to assist across all regions

    + Handle customer complaints related to the scheduled work and/or completed pruning

    + Check trees for hazard or danger potential

    + Communicate daily with the foresters, contractors, and general public

    + Document information for vegetation management program using GIS based software

    + Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations

    + Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned

    Job Qualifications:

    Candidate(s) will be required to meet the following requirements:

    + Must have solid tree identification skills and ability to read maps

    + Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong problem solving abilities, the ability to multi-task and attention to detail

    + Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain

    + Experience working with data collection devices and GIS software

    + Bachelors or Associates in Forestry, Arboriculture or Horticulture a plus

    + Inventory or surveying experience a plus

    + ISA Certified Arborist qualification or able to obtain within 6 months

    + Safe driving history

    + Able to operate 4x4 vehicle

    + Must be able to work alone in an outdoor field environment; vehicle and foot patrol of utility transmission power lines; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; physical demand and travel from site to site.

     

    Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling **1-833-222-3066** . We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

    Benefits

    We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

     

    Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

     

    An Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Please note:

    + _All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check._

    + _Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position._

    **Notice to Agencies:** We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.