Outdoor Work Planner – Vegetation & Field Ops

Utilities Service, LLC; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical/Dental/Vision

401K

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Short/Long-term disability

Paid sick time

Weekly pay

Referral bonus

Boot and clothing program

Training and certifications

Job summary

ArborMetrics (AMS) is seeking a Work Planner for outdoor vegetation management. The role focuses on safety, field operations, and data entry, with responsibilities spanning site visits, vegetation work documentation, and customer communications.

The position requires endurance for outdoor work, independent activity, and strong interpersonal skills. Employee benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401K, vacation, disability coverage, and paid holidays, with ongoing training and certification

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 (ROWs) 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.
• 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

Safety awareness

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Adapt to change

Work independently

Education

Associate or Bachelor Degree preferred

Forestry or DNR experience

ISA certification preferred

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

iPhone

Job description

ArborMetrics (AMS) is seeking a Work Planner for outdoor vegetation management. The role focuses on safety, field operations, and data entry, with responsibilities spanning site visits, vegetation work documentation, and customer communications.

The position requires endurance for outdoor work, independent activity, and strong interpersonal skills. Employee benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401K, vacation, disability coverage, and paid holidays, with ongoing training and certification