Work Planner/Utility Forester

Description

We are currently looking to add a Transmission Work Planner to our team! If you are an energetic professional who enjoys working outdoors, values the freedom of working independently, enjoys a fast-paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in vegetation management with ArborMetrics.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Industry competitive pay
• Company vehicle with a fuel card for work purposes
• 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
• Participation in Performance Incentive Bonus and Referral Bonus Program
• Company sponsored Boot and clothing program (Full-Time Employees)
• Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• 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).
• Navigate steep terrain and sometimes thick vegetation to traverse Right Of Ways.
• 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.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE

• Knowledge of tree species identification, hazard tree assessment, invasive species management, and understanding of tree growth patterns.
• Ability to hike/walk steep, vegetated 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 Apple products (iPhone & iPad.).
• Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem solving and multi-tasking abilities and show attention to detail.
• Must be able to adapt to change.

WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE

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

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.

Applicants Must Pass

• A pre-employment drug test
• A criminal background check

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment.

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.