Field Operations Planner: Outdoor Vegetation

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC; Bath (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with fuel card

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid holidays

401K

Vacation accrual

Short and long-term disability

Paid sick time

Weekly pay

Performance incentive

Referral bonus

Boot and clothing program

Training and industry certifications

Job summary

ArborMetrics in the United States is seeking a Work Planner who thrives outdoors and enjoys independent field work. You will drive to sites, document vegetation work, and use tablets and forestry systems to track data.

Ideal candidates have knowledge of vegetation management, GIS and Microsoft Office, and can communicate effectively with clients and team members in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tree species identification, hazard tree assessment, invasive species management, and understanding of tree growth patterns.
• Ability to hike/ROWs and drive for extended periods.
• Knowledgeable about Utility Vegetation Management practices.
• Experience with GIS software/technology as well as Microsoft Suite and an iPhone.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participate in storm and emergency response duties as needed.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Tree species identification

Hazard tree assessment

Invasive species management

Understanding of tree growth patterns

GIS software

Microsoft Suite

iPhone

Ability to hike ROWs

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

iPhone

Job description

ArborMetrics in the United States is seeking a Work Planner who thrives outdoors and enjoys independent field work. You will drive to sites, document vegetation work, and use tablets and forestry systems to track data.

Ideal candidates have knowledge of vegetation management, GIS and Microsoft Office, and can communicate effectively with clients and team members in dynamic environments.