Senior Planner/Auditor - Asplundh Tree Expert
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
About the Job
Description
As a Senior Planner/Auditor with AMS, your office is the great outdoors! We keep the lights on anywhere there is a power line - whether in the city, the rural countryside, or deep in the remote forest. As an AMS Work Planner/Auditor, you will keep communities informed about the trees and power lines while ensuring safe delivery of their power.
Some of the most important characteristics of AMS Senior Planner/Auditor is that you are open-minded and able 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 to take to and from home & work.
- Medical/Health/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Paid Holidays/EAP eligibility on day one of employment (Full-Time Employees).
- 401K, Vacation Accrual, life insurance, long-term disability eligibility first of the month after 3 months of service.
- Sick Time eligibility on day 90 of employment.
- Weekly paychecks and direct deposit.
- Participation in the Employee Referral Program (must meet eligibility requirements).
- Boot and clothing program (company funded).
- Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Ultimately, improve safe and reliable electric service delivery to the public.
- Act as the subject matter expert regarding utility vegetation management (UVM), for clients, landowners, and other stakeholders.
- Inspect electric utility easements and prescribe vegetation management actions.
- Coordinate with landowners and stakeholders to develop vegetation management plans for their properties.
- Ensure tree crews are following proper safety and arboricultural practices and procedures.
- Address customer concerns related to vegetation in and adjacent to utility easements.
- Coordinate with utility engineers to assist with infrastructure upgrades and new construction.
- Negotiate with customers for tree removal as prescribed.
- Perform QA/QC inspections on completed vegetation management work.
- Identify vegetative threats to safe & reliable electric service and develop action plans to mitigate.
WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:
- Ability to read maps.
- 5+ years UVM or Forestry experience.
- Willingness to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain within a remote area.
- Superb written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, smartphones).
WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE:
- Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
- Certification as an ISA Arborist, Registered Forester, or other related certificates/licenses a plus.
- Prior GIS software/technology experience preferred.
- A strong desire to grow and develop your career and knowledge in the UVM industry with AMS.
- Bi-Lingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Pre-Screen
- Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.
License & Certifications:
- Valid Driver's License Required.
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.
Source : Asplundh Tree Expert