Field Operations Planner: Vegetation & Safety

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with fuel card

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Paid holidays

401K participation

Life Insurance

Vacation accrual

Short/Long-term Disability

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Sick Time

Weekly pay

Referral Bonus Program

Boot and clothing program

Training and industry certification

Job summary

ArborMetrics is seeking a Work Planner to join our outdoor vegetation management team. The role involves driving to sites, inspecting ROWs, recording vegetation data, and using forestry software while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will work both independently and with a team in varied environments, requiring strong communication, problem solving, and adaptability. Training and industry certification support are available.

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'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 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

GIS software

Microsoft Office

iPhone

Tree identification

Hazard tree assessment

Invasive species management

Vegetation management

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

iPhone

Job description

ArborMetrics is seeking a Work Planner to join our outdoor vegetation management team. The role involves driving to sites, inspecting ROWs, recording vegetation data, and using forestry software while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will work both independently and with a team in varied environments, requiring strong communication, problem solving, and adaptability. Training and industry certification support are available.