Work Planner

Description AMS is looking to add aWork Planner to our team! If you are an energetic professional who enjoys working outdoors, values the freedom of working independently, and enjoys a fast-paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in vegetation management with AMS. Some of the most important characteristics of anAMS Work Plannerare a desire to learn, an ability to adapt, and a commitment to engage in safe, constructive interactions with the public. You are accountable for advancing a culture of safety and excellence while providing quality and value to our customers and clients. What We Offer Company vehicle with a fuel card for work purposes.Medical, Dental, Vision, VOYA, EAP, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability8 Paid Holidays401K, sick time and vacation accrual.Paid Maternity Leave.Weekly Pay Cycle.Participation in Performance Incentive and Referral Bonus Program.Company-sponsored Boot and Clothing Program.Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications. What You Will Do Conducts safety audits.Inspects rights-of-way (ROW) and easements for trim, removal, and chemical treatment requirements.Marks vegetation as required.Collects and reports data required by Line Clearing contractors.Notifies and communicates with customers as required.Travel requirements for these positions may vary based on the specific work location and project needs. Candidates should be prepared for occasional travel, both day and overnight, as necessary.Drive a company vehicle safely to work locations for the organization. WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE: Minimum thirty (30) semester credits or forty-five (45) quarter credits towards a degree from an accredited college /universityOR2-3 years of UVM experience without degree.Species and hazard tree identification skills, invasive species, and tree growth knowledge.Computer and communication skills.Knowledge of industry standards. What Would Be Amazing To Have ISA or equivalent certification preferred, but not required.Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is a plus. Working Environment Work alone in an outdoor field environment; vehicle and foot patrol of utility power lines; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; physical demands and travel from site to site, including walking/hiking on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills, and slopes; exposure to noise, dust, grease, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions. Reasonable accommodations, if available, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Physical The team member must have the sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk up to 10 miles per day, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make a repetitive hand, arm and shoulder movement in the performance of daily duties (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. (sandbags); to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to verbally communicate to exchange information with public; ability to see and hear in normal range with or without correction; operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, fyrake, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone. Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check. All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record. AMS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA : Minority/Female/ Vets/ Disabled. Important Information For Applicants Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.