Outdoor Work Planner: Vegetation Mgmt & Field Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with fuel card

Medical, Dental, Vision

VOYA

EAP

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

8 Paid Holidays

401K, sick time and vacation accrual

Paid Maternity Leave

Weekly Pay Cycle

Performance Incentive and Referral Bon

Company-sponsored Boot and Clothing

Ongoing training and industry certs

Job summary

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC is seeking a Work Planner to join our vegetation management team in Michigan. This role combines outdoor fieldwork with data collection, GIS usage, and coordination of daily field activities to ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will hike ROWs, document vegetation work, and communicate with clients and leadership while adhering to safety protocols and company values. Flexible, independent work is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tree species identification, hazard tree assessment, and invasive species management.
• Ability to hike/walk Right-of-Ways (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.

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

Understanding tree growth patterns

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Hiking ROWs

Driving extended periods

Education

30 semester credits / 45 quarter credits toward a degree

2-3 years of UVM experience without degree

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

iPhone

Job description

ArborMetrics Solutions, LLC is seeking a Work Planner to join our vegetation management team in Michigan. This role combines outdoor fieldwork with data collection, GIS usage, and coordination of daily field activities to ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will hike ROWs, document vegetation work, and communicate with clients and leadership while adhering to safety protocols and company values. Flexible, independent work is encouraged.