Work Planner - Floater

Utilities Service, LLC; Alma (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry pay

Company vehicle

Full benefits day 1

401K after 3 months

Life insurance

Vacation accrual

Disability coverage

Paid holidays

Weekly pay

PIB & Referral bonuses

Boot & clothing program

Training & certifications

Job summary

AMS is seeking a Work Planner to join our vegetation management team in Michigan. If you enjoy outdoor work, value independence, and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role offers a rewarding field career.

You will conduct safety audits, inspect rights-of-way, and coordinate data collection for Line Clearing projects. The position requires physical stamina, travel flexibility, and commitment to safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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; occasional travel may be required.
• Drive a company vehicle safely to work locations for the organization.

Skills

Tree ID

Invasive species

Tree growth knowledge

Computer skills

Communication skills

Industry standards

Education

30+ college credits or 45 quarter credits or 2-3 years UVM experience

Job description

Description

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.

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 Bonus (PIB) and 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.

Working Environment

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 Affi ve Action Employer. EOE/AA : Minority/Female/ Vets/ Disabled.

Important Information for Applicants:

• Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC and its family of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any legally protected characteristic.

• If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 3656.

• Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which include background screening, drug testing, and employment eligibility verification.

• Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.

• We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.

• Unsolicited resumes without an executed agency agreement become the property of the company.