Work Planner

Conservation Maven; Flint (MI); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry competitive pay

Company vehicle with a fuel card

Medical/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Paid Hollid

401K, life insurance, Vacation Accrual

Short and long-term disability

Paid sick time

Weekly pay cycle

Performance incentive and referral

Boot and clothing program

Ongoing training and certifications

Job summary

ArborMetrics is seeking a Work Planner in Flint, MI to support vegetation management projects. You will drive to sites, inspect vegetation work, record data, and ensure safety protocols are followed while engaging with customers and stakeholders.

The role emphasizes independence, weather resilience, and continuous learning with ongoing training and industry certifications. Competitive pay and benefits accompany a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of tree species identification, hazard tree assessment, invasive species management.
• 2–3 years of UVM experience or 30 semester credits / 45 quarter credits toward a degree.
• Ability to hike/Walk ROWs and drive for extended periods.
• Knowledgeable about Utility Vegetation Management; GIS, MS Office, iPhone experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and report safety hazards, incidents, and unsafe conditions.
• Safely drive to work sites and hike rights-of-way (up to 10 miles/day).
• Inspect and document vegetation work at customer properties.
• Record vegetation data using tablets and software; use forestry computer systems for data entry and tracking.
• Address customer concerns and maintain positive public relations.
• Participate in storm and emergency response duties as needed.

Skills

Tree species identification

Hazard tree assessment

Invasive species management

Tree growth patterns

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Adapt to change

Education

30 semester credits / 45 quarter credits toward a degree OR 2-3 years of UVM experience

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

iPhone

Job description

### Work PlannerSave JobArborMetricsFlint,Michigan| | || --- | --- || Job Type | Permanent || Salary | $23 - $26 per hour || Benefits | Industry competitive pay. Company vehicle with a fuel card for work purposes. Day 1 of Employment: Medical/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Paid Holidays/EAP (Full-Time Employees). After 3 months: 401K, life insurance, Vacation Accrual, short and long-term disabilit || Min. Experience | 0 - 1 year |We are currently looking to add a Work Planner to our team! If you are an energetic professional who enjoys working outdoors, values the freedom of working independently, enjoys a fast-paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in vegetation management with ArborMetrics.Some of the most important characteristics of an AMS Work Planner are a desire to learn, an ability to adapt, and a commitment to engage in safe, constructive interactions with the public. You are accountable for advancing a culture of safety and excellence while providing quality and value to our customers and clients.**WHAT WE OFFER:*** Industry competitive pay.* Company vehicle with a fuel card for work purposes.* Day 1 of Employment: Medical/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Paid Holidays/EAP (Full-Time Employees).* After 3 months: 401K, Life Insurance, Vacation Accrual, Short and Long-term Disability, Paid Maternity Leave.* Paid Sick Time.* Weekly Pay Cycle.* Participation in Performance Incentive and Referral Bonus Program.* Company sponsored Boot and clothing program (Full-Time Employees).* Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.**WHAT YOU WILL DO:****Safety & Compliance*** 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.**Field Operations*** 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.**Customer & Stakeholder Relations*** 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.**Emergency Response & Other Responsibilities*** Participate in storm and emergency response duties as needed.* Carry out additional duties as assigned.**WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:*** Knowledge of tree species identification, hazard tree assessment, invasive species management, and understanding of tree growth patterns.* Minimum thirty (30) semester credits or forty-five (45) quarter credits towards a degree from an accredited college /university **OR** 2-3 years of UVM experience without degree.* Ability to hike/walk Right-of-Ways (ROW's) 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.**WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE:*** ISA or equivalent certification preferred.* Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.**Working Environment**Work with a team and alone; primarily in an outdoor field environment and/or low light conditions; foot patrol of energy corridors in the vicinity of power lines and/or pipelines; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; physical demands and travel from site to site, including: walking/hiking on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, rocky, sandy, uneven, rough, unstable, steep terrain, hills and slopes, dense vegetation; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, and all types of weather extremes including snow, ice, fog, humidity, and low and high temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions, domestic and wild animals, insects, and poisonous plants. Other working conditions may include: in a vehicle or limited time in an indoor office.**Physical**The employee must have sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk up to 10 miles per day, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand, arm and shoulder movement in the performance of daily duties (e.g., forcefully beat down brush); carry, push and/or pull light to heavy amounts of weight, frequently lift up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 60 lbs. (sandbags); to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to verbally communicate to exchange information with public; ability to see and hear in normal range with or without correction; operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, fyrake, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone.**Company Overview**ArborMetrics (AMS) is a leading provider of vegetation and asset management consulting services to the utility industry. Successful professionals at AMS have come from a variety of backgrounds, including forestry, arboriculture, natural resource management, biology, landscape maintenance, horticulture, nursery management, environmental sciences, geology, agriculture, parks & recreation management, urban forestry, geography, and more.Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check.All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.AMS is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA : Minority/Female/ Vets/ Disabled.