Outdoor Work Planner – Vegetation & Field Ops

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC - 530; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with fuel card

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, VOYA

EAP

8 Paid Holidays

401K and vacation accrual

Paid Maternity Leave

Weekly pay cycle

Performance Incentive & Referral Bonus

Boot and Clothing program

Training and industry certifications

Job summary

ArborMetrics is seeking a Work Planner for outdoor vegetation management projects. The role involves planning work for herbicide crews and aerial saw vendors, identifying hazards, and ensuring safety compliance on Duke Energy Midwest Transmission Lines.

You will record data, use forestry software, and engage with clients and the public. The position requires hiking ROWs up to 10 miles/day, driving long hours, and adapting to varying weather and terrain.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tree species identification and hazard tree assessment.
• Understanding of invasive species management and tree growth patterns.
• Ability to hike ROWs and drive for extended periods.
• Knowledgeable about Utility Vegetation Management practices.
• Experience with GIS software/technology, Microsoft Office, and an iPhone.
• Able to work outdoors in various weather and terrain.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Identify and report safety hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Follow AMS safety standards including safe driving and wildfire prevention.
• Promote AMS values in daily actions.
• Drive to work sites and hike rights-of-way up to 10 miles/day.
• Plan work for contracted herbicide crews and aerial saw vendors.
• Identify and mark hazards in ROW for Aerial Saw program and plan herbicide/substation work.
• Record vegetation data using tablets and specialized software.
• Use forestry computer systems for data entry and tracking.
• Address customer concerns and communicate with leadership, auditors, clients, contractors, landowners, and the public.
• Participate in storm and emergency response duties.

Skills

Tree species identification

Hazard tree assessment

Invasive species management

Tree growth patterns

Hiking ROWs and driving long hours

GIS software experience

Microsoft Office

iPhone usage

Outdoor adaptability

Interpersonal and communication skills

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Tablets/software for data entry

Job description

ArborMetrics is seeking a Work Planner for outdoor vegetation management projects. The role involves planning work for herbicide crews and aerial saw vendors, identifying hazards, and ensuring safety compliance on Duke Energy Midwest Transmission Lines.

You will record data, use forestry software, and engage with clients and the public. The position requires hiking ROWs up to 10 miles/day, driving long hours, and adapting to varying weather and terrain.