Outdoor Work Planner: Vegetation & Field Operations

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid Holidays/EAP

401K + Life Insurance

Paid Sick Time

Weekly pay

Incentive and referral bonus

Boot and clothing program

Training & certifications

Job summary

ArborMetrics is seeking a Work Planner to join our outdoor, fast-paced team. You will drive to work sites, assess vegetation needs, document work, and use GIS and Microsoft tools to track progress.

The role emphasizes safety, independent work, and effective communication with clients and leadership. The position involves field duties across ROWs, heavy emphasis on safety protocols, and potential emergency response tasks.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tree species identification, hazard tree assessment, and invasive species management.
• Ability to hike/walk Right-of-Ways (ROW's) and drive for extended periods.
• 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.
• Communicate effectively with leadership, auditors, clients, contractors, landowners, and the public.
• Maintain positive public relations through professional conduct.
• Participate in storm and emergency response duties as needed.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Tree species identification

Hazard tree assessment

Invasive species management

Tree growth patterns

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

iPhone

Job description

ArborMetrics is seeking a Work Planner to join our outdoor, fast-paced team. You will drive to work sites, assess vegetation needs, document work, and use GIS and Microsoft tools to track progress.

The role emphasizes safety, independent work, and effective communication with clients and leadership. The position involves field duties across ROWs, heavy emphasis on safety protocols, and potential emergency response tasks.