Work Planner
Brand: ECI Environmental Consultants
Location: Columbus, IN, United States
Date Posted:
Requisition Number: 315-OTHLOC-CSwCYfwI
Share:
Description
ECI is looking to add a Work Planner to our team! If you are an energetic professional who enjoys working outdoors, values the freedom of working independently, and enjoys 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 are 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.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Industry competitive pay.
- Company vehicle with a fuel card for work purposes.
- Day 1 of Employment: Medical/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Vacation Accrual/Paid Holidays/EAP (Full-Time Employees).
- After 3 months: 401K, life insurance, short and long-term disability, Paid Maternity Leave.
- Paid Sick Time.
- Weekly Pay Cycle.
- Participation in Referral Bonus Program.
- Boot and clothing program (Full-Time Employees).
- Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Responsible for gaining permissions from property owners who have vegetation in the easements/right of ways.
- Responsible for communication and interaction with customers/property owners.
- Travel requirements for these positions may vary based on the specific work location and project needs. Candidates should be prepared for occasional travel, both day and overnight, as necessary.
WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:
- Solid, local tree identification skills.
- Ability to read maps.
- Willingness to work alone outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
- Superb written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, smartphones).
WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE:
- Previous UVM experience
- ISA or equivalent certification preferred, but not required.
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is 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 essential job functions.
Physical
The team member must have the 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 a 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 lift up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 60 lbs. (sandbags); to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to verbally communicate to exchange information with public; ability to see and hear in normal range with or without correction; operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, fyrake, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone.
Company Overview
Environmental Consultants (ECI) is a leading provider of vegetation and asset management consulting services to the utility industry. Successful professionals at ECI have come from a variety of backgrounds, including: forestry, arboriculture, natural resource management, biology, landscape maintenance, horticulture, nursery management, environmental sciences, geology, agriculture, parks & recreation management, urban forestry, geography, and more. For more information visit our website www.eci-consulting.com
Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check.
All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.
ECI is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA : Minority/Female/ Vets/ Disabled.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package that provides a foundation of support for the health, safety, and security of you and your family. We are proud to extend a broad selection of benefits to meet your needs—and medical, dental, and vision benefits start on the first day of employment.
Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. 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.
Please note:
- 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.
Share:
