Work Planner - Floater

Location: Clare

** Description*
* AMS is looking to add a  
** Work Planner**  to our team! If you are an energetic professional who enjoys working outdoors, values the freedom of working independently, and enjoys a fast-paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in vegetation management with AMS. 

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.

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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.

+ Participation in Performance Incentive Bonus (PIB) and Referral Bonus Program.

+ 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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* + Conducts safety audits.

+ Inspects rights-of-way (ROW) and easements for trim, removal, and chemical treatment requirements.

+ Marks vegetation as required.

+ Collects and reports data required by Line Clearing contractors.

+ Notifies and communicates with customers as required.

+ Travel requirements for these positions may vary based on the specific work location and project needs. Candidates should be prepared for occasional travel, both day and overnight, as necessary.

+ Drive a company vehicle safely to work locations for the organization.

** WHAT YOU

NEED TO HAVE :  **  

+ Minimum thirty (30) semester credits or forty-five (45) quarter credits towards a degree from an accredited college /university  
** OR
* * 2-3 years of UVM experience without degree.

+ Species and hazard tree identification skills, invasive species, and tree growth knowledge.

+ Computer and communication skills.

+ Knowledge of industry standards.

** WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE:*
* + ISA or equivalent certification preferred, but not required.

+ Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

** Working Environment*
* Work alone in an outdoor field environment; vehicle and foot patrol of utility power lines; 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, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills, and slopes; exposure to noise, dust, grease, and all types of weather and temperature conditions;

exposure to hazardous traffic conditions. Reasonable accommodations, if available, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

** Physical*
* The team member must have the 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 a 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.

** 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.*
* ** Benefits*
* We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security. Medical,…