Additional Locations: Scandia, MN

Requisition ID: 197281

Position Overview

  The Davey Tree Expert Company is seeking a Utility Work Planner for a major utility client.  The Work Planner is a pathway into utility tree care management.  You’ll work closely with general forepersons, area supervisors, and account managers to improve the efficiency of our line clearance crews.

What You’ll Do:  

•    Participate in management of utility tree care operations through:
o    Design routing and dispatch procedures to optimize crew workflow
o    Verify priority of work requests for tree pruning and removal 
o    Manage property owner and municipality expectations and access requests
•    Perform audits and present findings so general forepersons can influence production efficiency
•    Work with crew leaders to ensure daily objectives align with long term goals
•    Perform additional supervisory, management, or auditing tasks as assigned by area supervisor

What We’re Looking For: 

•    Love of the outdoors
•    Required: valid driver’s license 
•    Preferred: Commercial Driver’s License-Class A or B with Airbrake Endorsement 
•    Preferred: 2-3 years of work experience in tree care, urban forestry, utility vegetation management or related field
o    Degree in related field may substitute for 2 years of experience
•    Preferred: ISA Certified Arborist®, ISA Certified Tree Worker®, and/or TCIA Certified Tree Care Safety Professional® 
•    Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish and English
 

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there’s a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.

Employment Type: Permanent 
Job Type: Full Time 
Travel Expectations: Up to 25%