Permission PlannerNON-UNION

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking a Permission Taker / Work Planner to coordinate access and permissions for tree trimming and herbicide applications. The role involves communicating with property owners, assessing site conditions, and coordinating travel between job sites, all while maintaining safety protocols and PPE requirements.

The position requires you to navigate varying terrains and weather, discuss damage responsibility, and ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to wear necessary PPE as required.
• Must pass a background and/or MVR check.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Obtains oral or written permission from property owners to trim or remove trees and apply herbicides.
• Discusses issues such as access, power interruption, work to be done, etc., with customer or property owner.
• Travels from job site to job site frequently.
• 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 and other equipment with hearing protection.
• May work on unlevel terrain.
• May be exposed to dogs and other animals.

Skills

Attention and concentration

PPE compliance

Driver's license

Communication

Physical endurance

Job description

We are currently seeking a Permission Taker / Work Planner to 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: R O F C R O F C 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%

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.

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.

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.