Roaming Transmission Work Planner

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

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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.

Location: On the road, roving work throughout the Carolinas.

Travel: Travel Required: meals and lodging reimbursement apply.

Schedule: 4 ten-hour days per week.

• 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.

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.

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…