Transmission Work Planner

About the role

We are looking for an energetic Transmission 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 characteristics 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.
  • 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.
• An Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Forestry or Natural Resources OR one year of Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) experience.
• Ability to hike/walk Right-of-Ways (ROW's) and drive for extended periods of time.
• Knowledgeable about Utility Vegetation Management practices.
• Experience with GIS software/technology as well as Microsoft Suite and an 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 a good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• ISA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Working Environment

This role involves working both independently and as part of a team, primarily outdoors in field environments and/or low-light conditions. You will conduct foot patrols of energy corridors near power lines and/or pipelines, in remote, urban, or city environments. Physical demands include:

• Walking/hiking up to 10 miles daily 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.
• Occasional work in a vehicle or limited time in an indoor office.

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).
• Verbally communicate to exchange information with the public.
• See and hear within normal range with or without correction.
• Operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computers, range finders, fyrakes, water backpacks, shovels, and traffic cones.

Benefits

• Day 1 of Employment: Medical, dental, vision, VOYA, paid holidays, and EAP (Full-Time Employees).
• After 3 months: 401K, life insurance, vacation accrual, short- and long-term disability, and 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.

Company Overview

ArborMetrics (AMS) is a leading provider of vegetation and asset management consulting services to the utility industry. Our team includes professionals from diverse backgrounds such as forestry, arboriculture, natural resource management, biology, landscape maintenance, horticulture, nursery management, environmental sciences, geology, agriculture, parks & recreation management, urban forestry, and geography.

Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check. AMS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.