Transmission Work Planner

Salary Range: USD $20.00 - USD $22.00 (Hourly) We are currently looking to add a Transmission 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 embraces the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in vegetation management with ArborMetrics. Compensation & 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: 401(k), 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. Responsibilities 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. Qualifications Knowledge of tree species identification, hazard tree assessment, invasive species management, and understanding of tree growth patterns. Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry or Natural Resources OR one year of relevant experience. Ability to hike/walk right‑of‑ways 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. Desired Additional Qualifications ISA or equivalent certification preferred. Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish) is a plus. Physical Requirements 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; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand, arm and shoulder movements; to 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; to verbally communicate with the public; to see and hear in normal range with or without correction; and to operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, fyreka, 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 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 & Equal Opportunity All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record. Applicants must pass a pre‑employment drug test and a criminal background check. AMS is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. EOE/AA: Minority/Female/Vets/Disabled. Individuals with disabilities desiring reasonable accommodations 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr