Roaming Transmission Work Planner

** 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

Arbor

Metrics.

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.

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* Location:

** On the road, roving work throughout the Carolinas.

** Travel:
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* Travel Required:

meals and lodging reimbursement apply.

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* Schedule:

** 4 ten-hour days per week.

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* WHAT WE OFFER:

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* + 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.

+ Performance Incentive Bonus (PIB) and Referral bonus program.

+ Company sponsored Boot and clothing program (Full-Time Employees).

+ Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.

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* WHAT YOU WILL DO:

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* + 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.

** WHAT YOU

NEED TO HAVE :*
* + 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.

** WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE:*
* + 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*
* Arbor…