Outdoor Work Planner - Vegetation & Field Ops

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC; Clare (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid holidays

401K

Vacation accrual

Short and long-term disability

Weekly pay

Bonus program

Boot and clothing program

Training and certifications

Job summary

ArborMetrics seeks a Work Planner to support our outdoor vegetation management efforts, floating between Alma and Clare, MI. You will assist safety, coordinate field tasks, and ensure quality service for our customers and clients.

Ideal candidates can hike ROWs, document vegetation work, and operate tablets with GIS tools; adapt to field conditions. A company vehicle is provided and ongoing training is available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tree species identification, hazard tree assessment, invasive species management, and understanding of tree growth patterns.
• Ability to hike/ walk ROWs 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

Outdoor work

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Driving

Education

ISA certification (preferred)

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

ArborMetrics seeks a Work Planner to support our outdoor vegetation management efforts, floating between Alma and Clare, MI. You will assist safety, coordinate field tasks, and ensure quality service for our customers and clients.

Ideal candidates can hike ROWs, document vegetation work, and operate tablets with GIS tools; adapt to field conditions. A company vehicle is provided and ongoing training is available.