Work Planner

About the Role

We are seeking an energetic Utility Work Planner who enjoys working outdoors, values independence, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for someone with 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 tree growth patterns.
• Ability to hike/walk Right-of-Ways (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.
• Adaptability 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).
• 1+ years of Utility Vegetation Management experience.

Working Environment

Work is primarily outdoors in field environments, including:

• Foot patrol of energy corridors near power lines and/or pipelines in remote, urban, or city environments.
• 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, extreme weather (snow, ice, fog, humidity, high/low temperatures), hazardous traffic conditions, domestic/wild animals, insects, and poisonous plants.
• Limited indoor office time or time spent in a 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 weights; 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 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, 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.

About the Company

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