Field Operations & Vegetation Planner

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry competitive pay

Company vehicle with fuel card

Day 1 of Employment: Medical/Dental/V1

Paid Holidays/EAP (Full-Time)

401K, Life Insurance, Vacation Accrual

Short and Long-term Disability

Paid Sick Time

Weekly Pay Cycle

Performance Incentive and Referral

Boot and clothing program

Ongoing training and industry certs

Job summary

ArborMetrics is seeking a proactive Work Planner to join our vegetation management team in outdoor field settings. You will drive a company vehicle, work independently or with a team, and document vegetation work using tablets and GIS software. The role emphasizes safety, public interactions, and data accuracy.

Travel may be required based on project needs. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and ongoing training toward industry certifications, with a strong emphasis on safety and customer

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tree species identification, hazard tree assessment, invasive species management, and understanding of tree growth patterns.
• Minimum thirty (30) semester credits or forty-five (45) quarter credits towards a degree from an accredited college/university OR 2-3 years of UVM experience without degree.
• 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).
• Drive a company vehicle safely to work locations for the organization.
• 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

Tree ID

Hazard assessment

Veg Mgmt

GIS experience

MS Office

Field work

Interpersonal

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Degree credits

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

iPhone use

Job description

ArborMetrics is seeking a proactive Work Planner to join our vegetation management team in outdoor field settings. You will drive a company vehicle, work independently or with a team, and document vegetation work using tablets and GIS software. The role emphasizes safety, public interactions, and data accuracy.

Travel may be required based on project needs. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and ongoing training toward industry certifications, with a strong emphasis on safety and customer