Field Vegetation Planner

ArborMetrics Solutions; Williamsport (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with fuel card

Medical/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Paid Holydd

401K after 3 months

Vacation accrual

Short and long-term disability

Paid maternity leave

Paid sick time

Weekly pay cycle

Referral bonus program

Boot & clothing program

Ongoing training & certs

Job summary

ArborMetrics is seeking a motivated Work Planner in Williamsport, MD to join our outdoor vegetation management team. You will drive to sites, hike rights-of-way, inspect vegetation work, document data with tablets, and use forestry software.

The role emphasizes safety, independence, and professional interaction with clients and the public. Applicants should identify tree species, assess hazards, and understand utility vegetation practices; adaptability, strong communication, and ability to work

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

• Safety & Compliance – Identify and report safety hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions.
• Safety & Compliance – Follow AMS safety standards, including safe driving, wildfire prevention, and injury prevention protocols.
• Safety & Compliance – Promote AMS values in daily actions and encourage others to do the same.
• Field Operations – Safely drive to work sites and hike rights-of-way (up to 10 miles/day).
• Field Operations – Inspect and document vegetation work (pruning/removal) at customer properties.
• Field Operations – Record vegetation data using tablets and specialized software.
• Field Operations – Use forestry computer systems for data entry and tracking.
• Customer & Stakeholder Relations – Address customer concerns and complaints regarding vegetation work promptly.
• Customer & Stakeholder Relations – Communicate effectively with leadership, auditors, clients, contractors, landowners, and the public.
• Customer & Stakeholder Relations – Maintain positive public relations through professional conduct.
• Emergency Response & Other Responsibilities – Participate in storm and emergency response duties as needed.
• Emergency Response & Other Responsibilities – Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Tree species identification

Hazard tree assessment

Invasive species management

GIS software

Microsoft Office

iPhone usage

Independent work

Public interaction

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

iPhone

Job description

ArborMetrics is seeking a motivated Work Planner in Williamsport, MD to join our outdoor vegetation management team. You will drive to sites, hike rights-of-way, inspect vegetation work, document data with tablets, and use forestry software.

The role emphasizes safety, independence, and professional interaction with clients and the public. Applicants should identify tree species, assess hazards, and understand utility vegetation practices; adaptability, strong communication, and ability to work