Outdoor Field Planner – Vegetation Management

ArborMetrics Solutions; Hastings (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry competitive pay

Company vehicle with fuel card

Full benefits on day 1 (Medical/Dental

401K & Life Insurance

Vacation accrual

Short and long-term disability

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Weekly pay cycle

Performance incentive program

Referral bonus program

Boot and clothing program

Training and industry certifications

Job summary

ArborMetrics Solutions in Hastings, MI is seeking a Work Planner to join our vegetation management team. The role involves outdoor fieldwork, safety-first operations, data entry on tablets, and collaboration with clients and utilities to ensure timely, high-quality service.

You will drive between Alma and Clare, hike ROWs, identify hazards, document vegetation, and use GIS and Microsoft Office tools. Candidates should be able to work independently, communicate effectively, and adapt to changing

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tree species identification, hazard tree assessment, invasive species management, and understanding of tree growth patterns.
• Ability to hike/right-of-ways 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 with strong problem solving and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability 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 interactions.

Skills

Tree species knowledge

Hiking ROWs

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Safety consciousness

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

iPhone

Job description

ArborMetrics Solutions in Hastings, MI is seeking a Work Planner to join our vegetation management team. The role involves outdoor fieldwork, safety-first operations, data entry on tablets, and collaboration with clients and utilities to ensure timely, high-quality service.

You will drive between Alma and Clare, hike ROWs, identify hazards, document vegetation, and use GIS and Microsoft Office tools. Candidates should be able to work independently, communicate effectively, and adapt to changing