Work Planner

ArborMetrics Solutions; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with fuel card

Health benefits from day 1

401K after 3 months

Paid holidays and EAP

Paid sick time

Weekly pay cycle

Referral bonus program

Boot and clothing program

Training and certifications

Job summary

ArborMetrics Solutions is seeking a Work Planner in Muskegon, MI for an outdoors role with company vehicle and field responsibilities. You will perform safety audits, inspect ROW/easements, mark vegetation, and collect data for Line Clearing contractors, with travel as needed.

The position emphasizes accuracy, safety, and customer communication, requiring credits toward a degree or related experience, tree knowledge, and practical computer skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 30 semester credits or 45 quarter credits toward a degree.
• Species and hazard tree identification knowledge.
• Computer and communication skills.
• Knowledge of industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Conducts safety audits.
• Inspects ROW and easements for trim, removal, and chemical treatment requirements.
• Marks vegetation as required.
• Collects and reports data required by Line Clearing contractors.
• Notifies and communicates with customers as required.
• Travel requirements may vary; prepared for occasional travel, day and overnight.
• Drive a company vehicle safely to work locations.

Skills

Tree ID

Hazard trees

Computer skills

Communication

Industry standards

Education

College credits toward degree/UVM experience

Tools

Handheld computer

Range finder

Water backpack

Shovel

Traffic cone

Job description

Requisition Number: 7420-OTHLOC-CuICYfww

Salary Range: USD $23.00 - USD $26.00 (Hourly)

AMS is 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, and enjoys a fast-paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in vegetation management with AMS.

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.

This is an evergreen opportunity, meaning we continuously welcome applications from candidates interested in future or similar roles. While there may not be an immediate opening, we value your interest and will keep your information on file for upcoming opportunities that align with your experience and background.

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 Referral Bonus Program.
• Boot and clothing program (Full-Time Employees).
• Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Conducts safety audits.
• Inspects rights-of-way (ROW) and easements for trim, removal, and chemical treatment requirements.
• Marks vegetation as required.
• Collects and reports data required by Line Clearing contractors.
• Notifies and communicates with customers as required.
• Travel requirements for these positions may vary based on the specific work location and project needs. Candidates should be prepared for occasional travel, both day and overnight, as necessary.
• Drive a company vehicle safely to work locations for the organization.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

• 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.
• Species and hazard tree identification skills, invasive species, and tree growth knowledge.
• Computer and communication skills.
• Knowledge of industry standards.

WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE:

• ISA or equivalent certification preferred, but not required.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Work alone in an outdoor field environment; vehicle and foot patrol of utility power lines; 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, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills, and slopes; exposure to noise, dust, grease, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions. Reasonable accommodations, if available, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Physical

The team member must have the 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 a 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.

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 Aff... EOE/AA : Minority/Female/ Vets/ Disabled.

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note:

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.