Planner/Scheduler

Knoxville Utilities Board; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Planner/Scheduler to enhance their asset and work management processes. This role involves coordinating construction and maintenance jobs, ensuring effective communication with field crews and supervisors. As part of a collaborative team, you'll manage multiple priorities and utilize various information systems to support efficient operations. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Qualifications

• 2 years of college coursework in Business or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in Business Management or Administrative Support.

Responsibilities

• Plan and assign tasks for construction and maintenance jobs.
• Coordinate with supervisors and staff for efficient job management.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Customer Service

Education

Associate Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management

Tools

Customer Information Systems

Asset Management Systems

Work Management Systems

Job description

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Performs planning, scheduling, and assigning of functions and personnel within asset and work management processes, including the organization and prioritization of construction and maintenance jobs. Responsible for coordinating with multiple supervisors, staff, field crews, and other departments daily to ensure that customer clearances, traffic plans, community impact forms, switching requests, and critical job details are efficiently managed prior to each job. Coordinates with multiple supervisors to plan and assign system and facility improvements, system and facility maintenance, and high-priority work. Operates in a team environment in the planning, scheduling, and assigning of tasks as determined by customer and system needs, and will serve as backup to other planner/scheduler roles as required. Coordinates multiple tasks and priorities and utilizes multiple information and communication systems simultaneously on a daily basis. Prepares reports to ensure efficient and effective asset and work management processes. Provides additional support as needed; including documentation management, reporting, and project coordination. Must demonstrate the flexibility and willingness to accept additional job duties and assist with emergency restoration events as needed.

Physical Requirements

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

• Associate degree or two (2) years of documented college level coursework in Business, Technology, or related area (or)
• One (1) to three (3) years of demonstrated experience in related field, such as Business Management, Program Management, and/or Administrative Support, and/or recognition as a subject matter expert
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license
• Strong PC skills, including experience with Microsoft Office products
• Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication, customer service, and team skills
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects and tasks
• Ability to direct the work of others and work well in a collaborative environment

Preferred Requirements

• A Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Business Management, Transportation and Logistics, or other related field from an accredited college or university
• Three (3) to five (5) years of utility construction or system operation experience
• Ability to initiate process improvements and implement changes
• Experience working with Customer Information, Asset Management, Work Management and/or Outage Management Systems
• Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced environment necessitating attention to detail and high quality deliverables

About The Selection Process

Phase 1 – Apply online at www.kub.org

Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation

Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives

Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises

Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*

*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program

If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Utilities

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401(k)

Tuition assistance

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