Asplundh Careers

Description

We are currently looking to add a Roaming 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 the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in vegetation management with ArborMetrics.

Some of the most important characteristics of an AMS Utility Forester 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 Referral Bonus Program. 
• Company sponsored Boot and clothing program (Full-Time Employees). 
• Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.

• Inspect power line rights-of-way to assess vegetation conditions and determine required maintenance activities based on client specifications 
• Maintenance planning activities including machine work, herbicide application, capital projects, and unplanned response work. Worker completes plans thoroughly and with a high level of accuracy.
• Perform tree health assessments – Level 1 and Level 2, Tree Risk Assessment
• Notify property owners of assessment being performed, when necessary.
• Inform property owners of required vegetation management work and obtain necessary permissions
• Research and document property ownership for owner notifications
• Exhibits experience and skills required to negotiate complaint resolutions
• Document and record information with mobile device using GIS software
• Operate with the highest level of personal and public safety.
• Communicate daily with the utility client, contractors, landowners and the general public. Includes responding to emails/phone calls promptly
• Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations.
• Drive a company vehicle safely to work locations for the organization.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Must have solid tree identification skills and the ability to read maps.
• Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, the ability to multi-task and attention to detail.
• Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
• Must have basic computer skills.

• Current ISA arborist certification
• Current ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ) certification.
• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Forestry, Environmental Science or related field preferred.
• Previous  Forester/Arboriculture/Tree Care working experience.

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.