Distribution Work Planner/Forester

$41,600 - $54,080/Yr

Asplundh Tree Experts - Reading, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Reading, PA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Distribution Work Planner/Forester at ECI Environmental Consultants is responsible for managing vegetation in utility areas, ensuring safe and efficient operations while providing excellent customer service. This role involves outdoor work, independent decision-making, and a commitment to safety and quality in vegetation management.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and assess customer properties for trimming or removal of trees.
• Secure clear rights-of-way for new electric line and pole construction.
• Handle customer complaints related to scheduled trimming/removals and/or completed trimming/removals, including clean-up and property damage.
• Record, organize, and document associated vegetation work for later trimming and removal by a tree crew.
• Provide identified access routes onto and in ROW.
• Plan herbicide work for specialty and herbicide tree vendors.
• Plan aerial saw work.
• May be asked to provide high-level cost and time estimates based on planned work.
• Audit tree contractor's work for compliance with utility's specifications.
• Operate system forestry computer programs and record systems.
• Communicate daily with the utility client, contractors, landowners, and the general public.
• Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be able to read maps and identify tree species and growth rates.
• Must be able to identify required removal and trimming work based on utility specifications.
• Must be able to work alone, and outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem-solving and multi-tasking abilities, and show attention to detail.
• Must be able to adapt to change.
• Must have basic computer skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, or related field preferred.
• Prior experience in Utility Vegetation Management or Forestry is preferred.
• Prior experience in Herbicide and Aerial Saw planning is a plus.
• Familiarity with GIS mapping programs is a plus.
• Familiarity with vegetation removal, utility line clearance, and utility vegetation methods and equipment.
• Certified ISA Arborist is a plus.
• Being Bi-Lingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Benefits

• Industry competitive pay.
• Company vehicle with a fuel card to take to and from home & work.
• Medical/Health/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Vacation Accrual/Paid Holidays/EAP eligibility on day one of employment (Full-Time Employees).
• 401K, 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.