Outdoor Vegetation Planner & Field Forester

Utilities Service, LLC; Munster (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision (Full-Time)

401K

Paid Holidays

Weekly Pay

Company vehicle with fuel card

Paid maternity leave

Life Insurance

Vacation accrual

Short/Long-term disability

Training and industry certifications

Job summary

ArborMetrics (AMS) seeks a Work Planner to join our vegetation management team in Indiana. The role emphasizes outdoor field work, safety, and independent work style while engaging effectively with landowners and agencies.

You will organize patrol data, assess habitats, and coordinate with contractors to implement pruning, removal, or protection plans in line with client standards. Strong communication and GIS/tech skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resources, or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in forestry, arboriculture, horticulture or tree-related green industry preferred.
• Knowledge or practical experience in tree identification.
• Knowledge of common computer applications and ability to learn new programs.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Experience with GIS software/technology as well as Microsoft Suite and an iPhone.

Responsibilities

• Organize records, maps, and paperwork for patrol circuits; maintain accurate documentation.
• Review work sites for endangered species, sensitive habitats, and incompatible vegetation.
• Safely patrol energy corridors on foot, identifying vegetation for pruning, removal, or protection per Client standards.
• Classify prescribed work in accordance with field environment and tree condition, including use of herbicide.
• Conduct Tree Risk Assessments and analyze growth rates.
• Mark vegetation and prescribe clearance actions in line with Client directives and based on ISA pruning techniques and ANSI line clearance standards & principles.
• Use digital tools and maps to identify property boundaries and landowner rights.
• Communicate work plans to property owners, agencies, and organizations.
• Obtain permissions for vegetation work from private/public landowners and agencies.
• Provide professional customer service and foster positive community relations.
• Recommend sustainable vegetation management strategies using IVM principles.
• Audit contractor work for compliance with Client specifications.
• Investigate tree-related outages and document findings.
• Address customer service and internal compliance issues.
• Coordinate non-routine work with stakeholders and contractors.
• Report safety concerns, incidents, and hazards immediately.
• Follow all safety protocols, including AMS Code of Safe Practices and wildfire prevention plans.
• Operate vehicles safely and travel to assigned work areas.
• Participate in storm and emergency response as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Outdoor work

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Forestry / natural resources degree or equivalent experience

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

iPhone

Job description

ArborMetrics (AMS) seeks a Work Planner to join our vegetation management team in Indiana. The role emphasizes outdoor field work, safety, and independent work style while engaging effectively with landowners and agencies.

You will organize patrol data, assess habitats, and coordinate with contractors to implement pruning, removal, or protection plans in line with client standards. Strong communication and GIS/tech skills are valued.