Transmission Work Planner

We are looking for an energetic professional who enjoys working outdoors, values the freedom of working independently, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you are committed to safe, constructive interactions with the public and want a rewarding career in vegetation management, consider joining ArborMetrics.

About the role

As a Work Planner, you will advance a culture of safety and excellence while providing quality and value to our customers and clients. This role involves outdoor fieldwork, independent tasks, and engagement with the public and stakeholders.

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.
  • 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 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 with a team and alone, primarily outdoors in field environments and/or low-light conditions.
• Foot patrol of energy corridors near power lines and/or pipelines in remote, urban, or city environments.
• Physical demands include walking/hiking on various surfaces (flat, dry, wet, slippery, rocky, sandy, uneven, rough, unstable, steep terrain, hills, slopes, dense vegetation).
• Exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, and all types of weather extremes (snow, ice, fog, humidity, high/low temperatures).
• Exposure to hazardous traffic conditions, domestic/wild animals, insects, and poisonous plants.
• Limited time may be spent in an indoor office or vehicle.

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, and shoulder movements (e.g., forcefully beat down brush).
• Carry, push, and/or pull light to heavy amounts of weight; frequently lift up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 60 lbs. (e.g., sandbags).
• Operate assigned equipment and vehicles, including handheld computers, range finders, fyrakes, water backpacks, shovels, and traffic cones.
• Ability to verbally communicate and exchange information with the public.
• Ability to see and hear within normal range, with or without correction.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive pay with a weekly pay cycle.
• Company vehicle with a fuel card for work purposes.
• Day 1 Benefits (Full-Time Employees):
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • VOYA retirement planning.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• After 3 Months:
  • 401K retirement plan.
  • Life insurance.
  • Vacation accrual.
  • Short- and long-term disability.
  • Paid maternity leave.
• Paid sick time.
• Referral bonus program.
• Company-sponsored boot and clothing program (Full-Time Employees).
• Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.