Full Benefits
40 - 50 Hour Work Weeks
Drivers License Needed/CDL is Bonus on Pay
The Halter Group (www.thehaltergroup.com) - One of the Fastest Growing Companies. Beginning with local residential work in 1982, The Halter Group has since flourished into a multi-faceted company, providing Right of Way Clearing to Utility, Gas, Pipeline, and D.O.T. companies. Over 40 years later, we remain true to the same five principles that started it all: Integrity, Safety, Accountability, Motivation, and Respect. This is Our Promise to our customers and our employees.
We are looking for to add an experienced Work Planner to our team.
Position Summary
•Provides timely and efficient audits that properly distribute the workload for the crew while keeping the operations on schedule, the crews safe, and the customers happy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
•Obtains oral or written permission/notification from property owner, municipal, business to trim, remove or apply herbicide to trees. Secures appropriate permits when necessary. Arranges with customer or property owner to obtain access and advises of any interruption if applicable. Explains work to be done and sets timelines.
•Responsible for the maintenance and accuracy of all records and reports related to permission/notification from customer/home owner to General Foreperson and crew personnel.
•Plans and lays out work for crew members. Considers factors such as the ability to get power equipment to locations, time required to complete work, clean-up time, equipment available, weather conditions and special instructions by customers/homeowners.
•Has an understanding and follow all applicable work methods pertaining to line clearance work.
•Inspects right of ways to assess vegetation conditions and determine required maintenance.
•Responds to questions and concerns regarding work specifications and requirements.
•Inspects work completed by crew/contractors for compliance and utility specifications.
•Assists in the management of crew/contractors during storm restoration operations.
•Provides support and assistance on special projects as assigned by the utility.
•May work on rough terrain due to nature of responsibilities.
•Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
Safety Standards & Skills
•Utilizes and applies daily repetitive personal protective gear.
•Able to identify Job Hazards, Job Briefings and Drop Zones.
•Able to identify tree species & proper procedures based on the nature of the layout.
•Identifies dangers in trees that pertain to co-workers working on ground, or falling of limbs that might cause damage to yard ornaments, clothes lines, septic tanks, overhead lines, etc. & strategizes the best plan to make the removal/work safer.
•Previous tree or project management experience preferred.
•Has knowledge of utility guidelines.
Noteworthy Behaviors
•Ability to communicate well with others
•Ability to work as part of a team when necessary
•Ability to work alone and adequately manage time for projects
Job Type: Full-time
The Halter Group is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where every employee feels safe and encouraged to grow.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
•Work Planning or Estimating: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
•Bilingual (Spanish and English) (Preferred)
License/Certification:
•Driver's License (Required)
•CDL B or CDL A (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road