Work Planner - Gas Line ROW/HVD

About the role

AMS is looking to add a Work Planner to our team! If you are an energetic professional who enjoys working outdoors, values the freedom of working independently, and thrives in a fast-paced environment with rewarding challenges, consider a career in vegetation management with AMS. 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 customers and clients.

Responsibilities

• Conducts safety audits.
• Inspects gas line rights-of-way (ROW) and easements for trim, removal, and chemical treatment requirements.
• Plans vegetation removals on gas line rights-of-way and HVD.
• Marks vegetation as required.
• Collects and reports data required by Line Clearing contractors.
• Notifies and communicates with customers as needed.
• Travels occasionally, including day and overnight trips, based on project needs.
• Drives a company vehicle safely to work locations.

Requirements

• Minimum thirty (30) semester credits or forty-five (45) quarter credits toward a degree from an accredited college/university, OR 2-3 years of UVM experience without a degree.
• Species and hazard tree identification skills, knowledge of invasive species, and tree growth.
• Computer and communication skills.
• Knowledge of industry standards.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• ISA or equivalent certification (preferred but not required).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Working Environment

Work alone in an outdoor field environment, including vehicle and foot patrol of utility power lines in remote, urban, and city settings. Physical demands include:

• Walking/hiking up to 10 miles daily on varied terrain (flat, wet, slippery, uneven, steep, rough).
• Exposure to noise, dust, grease, all weather conditions, and hazardous traffic.
• Frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, running, crawling, climbing, reaching, and twisting.
• Repetitive hand, arm, and shoulder movements (e.g., forcefully beating down brush).
• Carrying, pushing, or pulling light to heavy weights (frequently up to 10 lbs., occasionally up to 60 lbs.).
• Operating field equipment (handheld computer, range finder, fyrake, water backpack, shovel, traffic cones).

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Physical Demands

• Sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment.
• Walk up to 10 miles daily, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods.
• Ability to verbally communicate and exchange information with the public.
• Normal vision and hearing (with or without correction).

Benefits

• Industry-competitive pay.
• Company vehicle with a fuel card for work purposes.
• Day 1 benefits (Full-Time Employees): Medical, dental, vision, VOYA, paid holidays, EAP.
• After 3 months: 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 (Full-Time Employees).
• Ongoing training and assistance with industry certifications.