Permission PlannerNON-UNION

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Permission Taker / Work Planner to obtain property-owner permissions for tree trimming and herbicide work, and to coordinate access, schedules, and safety considerations with customers. The role involves frequent travel between job sites and professional interaction with clients.

Candidates must read and comprehend written and verbal instructions, wear PPE, have a valid driver’s license, pass background and drug screens, and endure varied

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and understand written and verbal instructions.
• Must wear PPE as required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug test.
• Must be able to traverse various terrains.

Responsibilities

• Obtains oral or written permission from property owners to trim or remove trees and apply herbicides.
• Discusses access, power interruptions, work details, and other considerations with customers or property owners.
• Discusses responsibility for apparent damage and refers controversial cases to supervisor.
• Travels frequently between job sites.
• Works in all weather and around equipment; may be exposed to noise and irritants.
• May work on unlevel terrain and around dogs or other animals.

Skills

Reading & comprehension

Communication skills

Valid driver's license

Attention to safety

Job description

Description
We are currently seeking a

Description
We are currently seeking a Permission Taker / Work Plannerto join our team.
Essential Functions

• Obtains oral or written permission from property owners to trim or remove trees and apply herbicides. Discusses issues such as obtaining access, 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.
• Travels from Job site to job site frequently as necessary.
• 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

Minimum Requirements

• Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to wear necessary PPE as necessary.
• Must be able to safely drive an approved company vehicle.
• Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.
• Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold.
• Must be able to traverse various terrains.
• Must be able to write, read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
• Must be able to communicate and handle confrontations professionally.
• Must have transportation to and from the show up location.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must pass a background and/or MVR check.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Physical Requirements: Activity: StandingXSeeingXWalkingXReadingXSittingXReachingXStoopingXRange of MotionXKneelingXHearing - Speech RangeXSquattingXDepth PerceptionXBody TwistingXColor VisionXCrawlingXLiftingXSense of TouchXCarryingXManual DexterityXPushingXSpeaking ClearlyXPullingXSeeing DistantXClimbing LaddersXClimbing On/Off TruckXClimbing StairsXClimbingXBalancingXGrippingXLifting up to 10 lbsXLifting over 10 lbs to 50 lbsXLifting up to 50 lbsX Key:
Rarely = less than 10%Occasionally = up to 33%Frequently = up to 66%Continuously = 67% to 100%
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, including disabled and vets.
Important Information for Applicants:

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.
• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.
• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.
• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.