Outdoor Vegetation Planner & Forester – Field Ops Lead

Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with fuel card

Medical, Dental, Vision, VOYA, EAP, Lf

8 Paid Holidays

401K retirement plan

Paid maternity leave

Weekly pay cycle

Performance incentive program

Boot and clothing program

Training and certifications support

Job summary

ArborMetrics is seeking a Work Planner/Forester to join the AMS team in outdoor vegetation management. The role emphasizes safe field operations, data collection, and communication with clients and leadership.

You will work independently in variable outdoor conditions and may participate in storm and emergency responses. The position offers a company vehicle, benefits, flexible pay cycle, and ongoing training to obtain industry certifications.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tree species identification and growth patterns.
• Ability to hike ROWs and drive long hours.
• Familiarity with Utility Vegetation Management practices.
• Experience with GIS software and Microsoft Office.
• Must work outdoors in varying weather and terrain.

Responsibilities

• Identify and report safety hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Follow safety standards including driving, wildfire prevention, and injury prevention.
• Safely drive to work sites and hike rights-of-way up to 10 miles/day.
• Inspect and document vegetation work at customer properties.
• Record vegetation data using tablets and software; use forestry systems for data entry.
• Address customer concerns and maintain professional public relations.
• Participate in storm and emergency response duties as needed.

Skills

Tree species ID

Hazard tree assessment

Invasive species management

Understanding tree growth patterns

Outdoor work ability

Interpersonal & communication skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Adapt to change

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Suite

iPhone

Job description

ArborMetrics is seeking a Work Planner/Forester to join the AMS team in outdoor vegetation management. The role emphasizes safe field operations, data collection, and communication with clients and leadership.

You will work independently in variable outdoor conditions and may participate in storm and emergency responses. The position offers a company vehicle, benefits, flexible pay cycle, and ongoing training to obtain industry certifications.