What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Planner: North Vernon, IN position at W A Kendall and Company LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
The Pre-Planner is responsible for identifying and communicating with the customer, crew, and public regarding proper vegetation clearance.
Supervisory Responsibilities :
This position has no direct reports.
Essential Functions :
- Accurately identify dead and dying trees affected by drought and other environmental conditions.
- Inspect overhead power lines for proper vegetation clearance.
- Notify property owners of line clearance work to be performed.
- Perform pre-inspection in advance of tree-trimming work.
- Prepare concise and efficient work plans for client contracted utility vegetation crews within designated territory.
- Inspect and assess customer work requests for trimming or removals.
- Audit tree contractor’s work for compliance with client specifications and needs.
- Assess and inspect objectives contributing to clear rights-of-way for new line and pole construction.
- Assist in storm and emergency situations and other miscellaneous line clearance projects.
- Communicate daily with the client, contractors, landowners, and public.
- Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations.
Competencies :
Work Environment :
Physical Demands :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The Crew Leader enters and exits a vehicle numerous times per day. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required when working with the work zone. The employee must be able to lift, move, and maneuver 30 pounds on average.
Travel Requirements :
Travel may be required.
Required education and experience :
Work authorization requirements :
Position requires employee to be able to pass a background check and drug screen as required for this job. Must meet I-9 requirements.
Xylem Tree Experts provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.
Other duties :
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
