Field-Focused Utility Vegetation Planner

ArborWorks; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

ArborWorks LLC is seeking a Work Planner – Utility Vegetation Management in Austin, TX. The role focuses on planning, documenting, and coordinating vegetation work to meet utility specs and regulatory standards, ensuring clear communication with property owners and readiness for field crews.

Responsibilities include site inspections, data entry, and liaison tasks to support safe, reliable service delivery and efficient use of field resources, with a strong emphasis on documentation and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Forestry, Arboriculture, or related field preferred or equivalent utility experience.
• Entry to advanced planning roles require knowledge of vegetation management and electrical facilities.
• Strong communication and documentation skills essential for field coordination.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and inspect rights-of-way to identify vegetation needing maintenance.
• Evaluate tree species, growth, access, and proximity to electrical facilities.
• Determine vegetation work per utility specs and safety requirements.
• Document work scope using maps, data collection systems, and planning tools.
• Communicate planned work clearly with property owners.
• Coordinate with forepersons and operations to support scheduling.
• Maintain clear documentation and promote safety during assessments.

Skills

Vegetation mgmt knowledge

Tree species identification

Electrical facilities understanding

Verbal and written communication

Organizational/documentation skills

Independent work capability

Computers and data collection systems

Outdoor safety awareness

Education

Associate Degree in Forestry/Arboriculture

Tools

GIS mapping

Data collection software

Mobile devices proficiency

Job description

ArborWorks LLC is seeking a Work Planner – Utility Vegetation Management in Austin, TX. The role focuses on planning, documenting, and coordinating vegetation work to meet utility specs and regulatory standards, ensuring clear communication with property owners and readiness for field crews.

Responsibilities include site inspections, data entry, and liaison tasks to support safe, reliable service delivery and efficient use of field resources, with a strong emphasis on documentation and