Permission Planner NON-UNION

Overview Description Job title: Permission Planner. We are currently seeking a Permission Planner to join our team. Essential Functions Discuss access, power interruption, and required work with the customer or property owner. Address responsibility for visible property damage and handle repairs for minor damage, referring disputed cases to the General Foreperson. Frequently travels between job sites as required. Performs customer service and scheduling: daily interaction with homeowners, businesses, and local government. Obtains oral or written permission from property owners to trim or remove trees and apply herbicides near high-voltage electric facilities. Minimum Requirements Must be able to: Safely drive an approved company vehicle. Write, read, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information. Engage in communication and manage confrontations with professionalism. Read maps and utilize geographic information systems (GIS). Utilize mobile devices with email, Outlook, and MS Excel. Must have transportation to and from the show-up location. Experience and Certifications 3 years of arboricultural, horticultural, or vegetation-related experience or a 2-year or 4-year degree in a related subject. Experience with Utility Vegetation Management is preferred. GO95 and state wildland fire codes. ISA Certified Arborist is a plus. ISA Certified Arborist, ISA Utility Specialist, ISA TRAQ, CTSP Certification, OSHA-30, preferred. Texas Department of Agriculture Applicators License preferred. Pre-Screen Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check. License and Certification Must have a valid Driver’s License. A CDL is a plus. Texas Department of Agriculture Applicators License a Plus Starting Pay Starting pay dependent on experience. Physical Requirements RARE (less than 10%): Sitting, kneeling, crawling, color vision, and climbing stairs. OCCASIONAL (up to 33%): Stooping, squatting, climbing on/off the truck, reading, pushing, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 50 lbs. FREQUENT (up to 66%): Walking, body twisting, manual dexterity, speaking clearly, hearing, lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs, balancing. CONTINUOUS (up to 100%): Standing, sense of touch, seeing distant, climbing, gripping, lifting over 10 lbs to 50 lbs, seeing, reaching, range of motion, and depth perception. Safety Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must have sufficient eyesight to judge distance/coordination of equipment and tools, maintain attention and concentration for extended periods, endure weather while completing work assignments, wear personal protective equipment as necessary, enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day, traverse various terrain, perform job duties throughout an 8- or 10-hour day, read, write, and comprehend instructions, and communicate and handle conflict professionally. Exposed to natural elements such as plants that may irritate, insects that may bite or sting, and dust. May be exposed to dogs and other animals. Works at varying heights above ground with proper personal protective equipment. Works around excessive noise from machines and equipment with proper hearing protection. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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. Other notices 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr