Outdoor Vegetation Planner & Field Ops Specialist

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry competitive pay

Company vehicle with fuel card

Day 1 medical/dental/vision/VOYA/Paid

401K after 3 months

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Paid sick time

Weekly pay cycle

Referral bonus program

Boot and clothing program

Training and certifications

Job summary

ArborMetrics is seeking a Work Planner to join our outdoor vegetation management team. You will identify hazards, document vegetation work, and use GIS and tablets for data entry.

The role requires independent work, strong communication with clients, and adherence to safety standards. Ideal candidates have knowledge of tree species, ROW access, and Utility Vegetation Management practices, with GIS and MS Office proficiency.

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.

Skills

Tree species ID

Hazard tree assessment

Invasive species mgmt

GIS software

Microsoft Office

iPhone

Interpersonal comms

Ability to work alone

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree preferred

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

iPhone

Job description

ArborMetrics is seeking a Work Planner to join our outdoor vegetation management team. You will identify hazards, document vegetation work, and use GIS and tablets for data entry.

The role requires independent work, strong communication with clients, and adherence to safety standards. Ideal candidates have knowledge of tree species, ROW access, and Utility Vegetation Management practices, with GIS and MS Office proficiency.