Work Planner

About the role

We are currently looking to add a Work Planner to our team. This role offers industry competitive pay, a company vehicle with a fuel card, and comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, life insurance, vacation accrual, short and long-term disability, paid maternity leave, paid sick time, weekly pay cycle, and participation in a referral bonus program. Full-time employees also receive a boot and clothing program.

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 rates.
• Ability to hike/walk Rights-of-Way (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.
• Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem-solving and multi-tasking abilities, and show attention to detail.
• Must be able to adapt to change.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Tree species identification.
• Hazard tree assessment.
• Invasive species management.
• Understanding of tree growth rates.
• GIS software/technology.
• Microsoft Suite.
• Forestry knowledge.

Benefits

• Industry competitive pay.
• Company vehicle with a fuel card for work purposes.
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance.
• 401K.
• Life Insurance.
• Vacation Accrual.
• Short and Long-term Disability.
• Paid Maternity Leave.
• Paid Sick Time.
• Weekly Pay Cycle.
• Referral Bonus Program.
• Boot and clothing program.
• Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.

Pay

Industry competitive pay.

Schedule

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.

Company Overview

ArborMetrics (AMS) is a leading provider of vegetation and asset management consulting services to the utility industry. Successful professionals at AMS have come from a variety of backgrounds, including forestry, arboriculture, natural resource management, biology, landscape maintenance, horticulture, nursery management, environmental sciences, geology, agriculture, parks & recreation management, urban forestry, geography, and more.

Company Overview

ArborMetrics (AMS) is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA : Minority/Female/ Vets/ Disabled.

Notice to Agencies

We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.