Work Planner - Monroe, United States - Environmental Consultants (ECI)

Environmental Consultants (ECI)

Verified Company

Monroe, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

We are currently seeking a
Work Planner to join our team. We are looking for energetic professionals who enjoy working outdoors and value the freedom of working independently.

If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in vegetation management with ECI.

Some of the most important characteristics of an
ECI
Work Planner is a desire to learn, an ability to adapt, and a commitment to engage in safe, constructive interactions with the public.

You are accountable for advancing a culture of safety and excellence while providing quality and value to our customers and clients.

_ Pay Range for this role is $ $21.00 per hour, depending on relevant education, experience, and industry-specific certifications._

WHAT WE OFFER:

Industry competitive pay.
Company vehicle with fuel card to take to and from home & work.
Medical/Health/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Vacation Accrual/Paid Holidays/EAP eligibility on day one of employment (Full-Time Employees).
401K, life insurance, longterm disability eligibility first of the month after 3 months of service.
Sick Time eligibility on day 90 of employment.
Weekly pay checks and direct deposit.
Participation in Employee Referral Program (must meet eligibility requirements).
Boot and clothing program (company funded).
Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Perform safety oversight of contractors to ensure compliance with all applicable safety standards during all vegetation clearing activities.
Assist in the planning and creation of the vegetation clearing scope of work to account for all NERC and utility right of way standards and expectations.
Contact property owners to discuss and obtain required written permission to perform vegetation work where necessary.
Perform and document quality assurance (QA) inspections on contractor's work for compliance to scope of work, as well as the utility's and industry's specifications.
Conduct hazard tree assessments.
Communicate daily with the utility client, contractors, landowners, and the general public.
Develop a comprehensive understanding of all relevant utility and environmental standards and expectations.
Complete work summaries, updated QA reports and progress report updates weekly with a high level of detail.
Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations.
Willingness to work storm duty following catastrophic weather events that effect the Utility.
Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

Local tree identification skills.
Must have strong problemsolving and decisionmaking abilities, the ability to multitask and an attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to represent ECI and its services in a professional and positive manner.
Must be selfmotivated, able to work independently, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
Must have basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).
Ability to work safely and independently in remote areas with limited supervision.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to accurately read maps and judge spatial distances.
Valid driver's license and safe driving record.

WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE:

Associates or Bachelors' degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or related discipline preferred.
13 years prior experience in Forestry, Arboriculture, Horticulture or treerelated green industry.
ISA Arborist Certification is a plus.
Prior experience with GIS Mapping Programs a plus.
Having a strong team mentality, work ethic, and sense of pride in your work a plus.
Familiarity with powerline nomenclature and construction a plus.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Working Environment

Work alone in an outdoor field environment; vehicle and foot patrol of utility power lines; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; physical demands and travel from site to site, including walking/hiking on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills, and slopes; exposure to noise, dust, grease, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions.

Reasonable accommodations, if available, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Physical
The team member must have sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk up to 10 miles per day, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand, arm and shoulder movement in the performance of daily duties (e.g., forcefully beat down brush); carry, push and/or pull light to heavy amounts of weight, frequently li