Field Operations Planner — Outdoor Vegetation & Safety

Utilities Service, LLC; Owosso (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with fuel card

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K, sick time and vacation accrual

Paid Maternity Leave

Weekly Pay Cycle

Performance Incentive Program

Clothing Program

Ongoing training & certifications

Job summary

ArborMetrics (AMS) is seeking a proactive Work Planner for outdoor vegetation management projects. You will drive to sites, hike ROWs, and document pruning and removal work while recording data with tablets and forestry software.

You will need tree knowledge, safety discipline, and strong communication to coordinate with clients, landowners, and team members in varying climates and terrains. Training and certifications are provided.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tree species identification, hazard tree assessment, invasive species management, and tree growth patterns.
• Minimum thirty (30) semester credits or forty-five (45) quarter credits towards a degree OR 2-3 years of UVM experience without degree.
• Ability to hike/walk Right-of-Ways (ROWs) and drive for extended periods of time.
• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem solving and multi-tasking abilities and attention to detail.
• Must be able to adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Identify and report safety hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions.
• Follow safety standards, including safe driving, wildfire prevention, and injury prevention protocols.
• Promote AMS values in daily actions and encourage others to do the same.
• S afely drive to work sites and hike rights-of-way up to 10 miles/day.
• Inspect and document vegetation work 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

GIS software

Microsoft Suite

Field data collection

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

30 credits toward a degree OR 2-3 years UVM experience without degree

Tools

iPhone

Job description

ArborMetrics (AMS) is seeking a proactive Work Planner for outdoor vegetation management projects. You will drive to sites, hike ROWs, and document pruning and removal work while recording data with tablets and forestry software.

You will need tree knowledge, safety discipline, and strong communication to coordinate with clients, landowners, and team members in varying climates and terrains. Training and certifications are provided.