Distribution Work Planner

Salary Range: USD $19.00 - USD $26.00 (Hourly) We are currently looking to add a Utility 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 1+ years of Utility Vegetation Management experience. 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. 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 such as 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 time 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; walk up to 10 miles per day, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time; frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand, arm, shoulder movements in the performance of daily duties (e.g., forcefully beat down brush); carry, push, and/or pull light to heavy amounts of weight, and occasionally lift up to 60 lbs.; operate assigned equipment and vehicles, including handheld computer, range finder, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone; ability to verbally communicate and exchange information with public; see and hear in normal range with or without correction. 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. Legal and Compliance 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 Affidavit Action Employer. EOE/AA: Minority/Female/Vets/Disabled. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr ArborMetrics Solutions