Transmission Work Planner
Position Overview
POSITION: Transmission Work Planner
TYPE: Full-time, hourly (some weekday overnight travel required)
POSITION LOCATION: Oklahoma City, OK
Job Duties
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with Oklahoma Gas & Electric to address its forestry needs
Inspect utility rights of ways and identify vegetation incompatible with state and federal regulations
Collect and enter data on handheld devices, follow maps and use GPS navigation
Communicate with landowners regarding work on or near their property
Assess all terrain, habitat, and environmental conditions including walking cross country in both summer and winter
Coordinate with project managers, planners, and vegetation crews
Must be willing and able to perform helicopter patrols and be part of weekend on-call schedule once trained
Up to 25% weekday, overnight travel required
Qualifications
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Embraces an outdoor and independent work environment
Thrives on adaptation, continual learning and training and is detail oriented
Possess knowledge of local tree species and species specific growth rates
Great communicator and team player
Oklahoma Right of Way herbicide applicator license
CPR/First Aid certified
Pursuing ISA Certification
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Clean DMV driving record and ability to drive and operate a 4x4 vehicle
Computer skills
Ability to work and hike in rugged terrain and inclement weather
1 year of utility vegetation management experience or similar experience in a related field (tree work industry, landscape professional) OR
Two or four year degree in horticulture, forestry, urban forestry, environmental science or a related discipline
Must live within an hour’s drive of Oklahoma City or be willing to permanently relocate
Additional Information
What We Offer:
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Opportunities for advancement.
All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
Group Health Plan.
Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.
Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
Charitable matching gift program.
Company Overview
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
At Davey, our values are our compass and core to everything we do. Davey Resource Group values itself on Safety, Integrity, Expertise, Leadership, Stewardship, and Perseverance.
Acknowledgements
Pre-employment drug screen (marijuana included) and background check required.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Accommodations
If requested by an employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.