Field Operations Planner — Vegetation Management

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vis

8 Paid Holidays

401K

Paid maternity leave

Weekly pay

Performance incentive program

Referral bonus program

Boot and clothing program

Ongoing training and certifications

Job summary

ArborMetrics is seeking a Work Planner to join our outdoor field operations team. You will plan and coordinate vegetation work along rights‑of‑way, collaborate with contracted crews and vendors, and document vegetation data using forestry software and tablets.

Ideal candidates are self‑driving, able to hike long distances, and familiar with utility vegetation management practices. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, plus problem solving and adaptability, are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tree species identification, hazard tree assessment, invasive species management, and understanding of tree growth patterns.
• Ability to hike/ walk Right-of-Ways (ROW) 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.
• 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).
• Plan work to be completed by contracted herbicide crews and aerial saw vendors.
• Identify and mark hazards in the ROW for the Aerial Saw program and plan herbicide and substation bare grounds and mow work on Duke Energy Midwest Transmission Lines.
• 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

Tree growth patterns

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Tools

GIS software

iPhone

Job description

ArborMetrics is seeking a Work Planner to join our outdoor field operations team. You will plan and coordinate vegetation work along rights‑of‑way, collaborate with contracted crews and vendors, and document vegetation data using forestry software and tablets.

Ideal candidates are self‑driving, able to hike long distances, and familiar with utility vegetation management practices. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, plus problem solving and adaptability, are essential.