Position Summary:
Edko is currently seeking energetic entry-level and experienced professionals
who enjoy working outdoors. Our field positions are ideal for entry-level
professionals with an educational background in forestry, horticulture,
arboriculture, environmental science or related discipline and seasoned
professionals with experience in these fields and line of work.
Our Utility Planners perform identification, inspection, and evaluation of trees and
brush along utility lines; Submit inspection results to clients with
recommendations; Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of assigned tree
clearance crews; Discuss and negotiate line-clearance crew access issues;
Serve as a liaison between clients, tree crews, and client customers.
Utility Planner Requirements:
Use daily
- Strong written/verbal communication – You’ll be required to talk to land
owners, customers, deal with complaints, work with lead Foresters, audit
& direct tree/brush removal crews, coordinate with fellow employees
- Ability to read maps & use GPS
- Strong Organizational skills
- Work without supervison, self accountability, time management,
organizational skills a must, accept ownership
- Self Starter – Plan ahead and be forward thinking to keep crews working,
deal with issues at hand, problem solving and thinking on our feet
- Flexible – Storm hours could require longer days and weekends
- Ability to Drive and be covered by our Insurance carrier’s Guidelines
Information:
- Full time positions starting immediately
- Edko offers competitive wages and excellent benefits
