Work Planner

Ironwood Heavy Highway Llc; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility vegetation management firm is seeking a Work Planner in Michigan. The role involves securing permissions for vegetation clearing projects and communicating with property owners and supervisors. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to travel extensively. Ideal applicants will have an Environmental Studies degree or Arborist certifications, but these are not mandatory. This position offers a salary between $20 and $23 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willing to improve knowledge of tree identification and Arboriculture.
• Valid Driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide notifications about vegetation clearing projects.
• Obtain permissions for crews to access work sites.
• Maintain records related to permission and notification tasks.
• Travel extensively with limited home office time.

Skills

Project management

Customer service

Conflict de-escalation

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Environmental Studies degree or Arborist certifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mapping applications

Job description

The Work Planner provides notifications and obtains verbal or written permissions from property owners, municipalities, and/or businesses for compliance with large scale utility vegetation management projects. Salary for this position is $20 - $23/hour depending on experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides and documents property owner/representative notifications about upcoming vegetation clearing projects via mail and in person attempts.
• Obtains and documents permission for crews to gain access and complete work when required on a per site or project basis.
• Communicates directly with project and divisional supervisors, any requests or refusals that may limit the crew’s ability to complete a job to the required specifications set by our customers.
• Responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of all records and report requests related to permission/notification projects assigned to them.
• 95% year round travel with limited home office work required. Including daily/weekly hotel stays depending on location of project (project locations vary throughout the year).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to complete projects start to finish with minimal oversight.
• Experience in customer service settings with skills in conflict de-escalation.
• Experience with or willing to learn how to interpret drawings, environmental engineering plans, construction plans and/or utility circuit maps.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and mapping apps.
• Willingness to learn or improve upon your knowledge of tree identification and other aspects of Arboriculture.

Education and Experience:

• Environmental Studies degree or Arborist certifications preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times per day.
• May work on rough terrain due to nature of responsibilities.
• Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work tasks such as rain, heat, sun, cold, snow.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods for commute to projects in company vehicle.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.