Distribution Work Planner

About the role

We are seeking an energetic Distribution Work Planner to join our vegetation management team. This role is ideal for a professional who enjoys working outdoors, values independence, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Key traits include a desire to learn, adaptability, and a commitment to safe, constructive public interactions. You will advance a culture of safety and excellence while delivering quality and value to our customers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance
  • Identify and report safety hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions.
  • Follow AMS safety standards, including safe driving, wildfire prevention, and injury prevention protocols.
  • Promote AMS values in daily actions and encourage others to do the same.
• Field Operations
  • Safely drive to work sites and hike rights-of-way (up to 10 miles/day).
  • Inspect and document vegetation work (pruning/removal) at customer properties.
  • Plan herbicide work for specialty and herbicide tree vendors.
  • Plan aerial saw work.
  • Audit tree contractor's work for compliance with utility specifications.
  • Record vegetation data using tablets and specialized software.
  • Use forestry computer systems for data entry and tracking.
• Customer & Stakeholder Relations
  • Address customer concerns and complaints regarding vegetation work promptly.
  • Communicate effectively with leadership, auditors, clients, contractors, landowners, and the public.
  • Maintain positive public relations through professional conduct.
• Emergency Response & Other Responsibilities
  • Participate in storm and emergency response duties as needed.
  • Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of tree species identification, hazard tree assessment, invasive species management, and understanding of tree growth patterns.
• Ability to hike/walk rights-of-way (ROW's) and drive for extended periods.
• Knowledge of Utility Vegetation Management practices.
• Experience with GIS software/technology, Microsoft Suite, and iPhone.
• Ability to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem-solving and multi-tasking abilities, and attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• ISA or equivalent certification.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Working Environment

Work is primarily outdoors in a field environment, including low-light conditions, energy corridors near power lines/pipelines, remote locations, and urban settings. Physical demands include:

• Walking/hiking up to 10 miles per day on various surfaces (flat, dry, wet, slippery, rocky, sandy, uneven, rough, unstable, steep terrain, hills, slopes, dense vegetation).
• Exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, extreme weather (snow, ice, fog, humidity, high/low temperatures), hazardous traffic, domestic/wild animals, insects, and poisonous plants.
• Limited indoor office time; primarily in a vehicle or field environment.

Physical Demands

• Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment.
• Walk up to 10 miles per day, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods.
• Frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and perform repetitive hand/arm/shoulder movements (e.g., forcefully beat down brush).
• Carry, push, or pull light to heavy weights; frequently lift up to 10 lbs and occasionally up to 60 lbs (e.g., sandbags).
• Operate field equipment (handheld computer, range finder, fyrake, water backpack, shovel, traffic cone).
• Ability to verbally communicate and exchange information with the public.
• Normal vision and hearing (with or without correction).

Benefits

• Day 1 of Employment: Medical, dental, vision, VOYA, paid holidays, EAP (Full-Time Employees).
• After 3 months: 401K, life insurance, vacation accrual, short- and long-term disability, paid maternity leave.
• Paid sick time.
• Weekly pay cycle.
• Performance incentive and referral bonus program.
• Company-sponsored boot and clothing program (Full-Time Employees).
• Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.
• Company vehicle with a fuel card for work purposes.