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Who are we?

We’re dedicated to the growth of our employees. We truly believe in your development. For those who show initiative, we will do what it takes to get you where you want to go.

We’re growing but still maintain an entrepreneurial spirit. We give you room to be accountable and responsible in your role. We believe progression is bred through innovation and we encourage our employees to bring their ideas forward.

We’re safety focused. Safety is paramount in how we operate as we believe in providing excellence in our service to our vegetation management clients.

We’re transparent and respectful. We support each other and are transparent and honest in our communication. We believe that trust is the foundation to our success with clients and within our team.

Who You Are:

You’re energetic and enjoy working outdoors. You understand that this space can be demanding, and you make sure you have the tools and resources to get the job done.

Responsibilities:

• Under direction, patrol and inspect electric utility rights-of-way and identify vegetation requiring maintenance to meet applicable specifications and guidelines.

• Under direction, locate property owners and inform them of work to be performed
• Mark vegetation in field to identify necessary work and record this work on applicable forms, documents, maps, or in other data collection systems and prepare work documents.

• Under direction, communicate work to be performed to the vegetation contractors.

• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Work Planner 1:

• Associate degree in Forestry, Arboriculture, Horticulture, or related field preferred.
• Good verbal, written, and computer skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to travel and stay overnight as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely and professionally.

Work Planner 2: Must meet or exceed the requirements listed for Work Planner 1

• Assist with contractor work packets and notifications.
• Conduct work audits and quality reviews.
• Investigate customer inquiries and complaints.
• Support storm restoration efforts.
• Mentor and assist less experienced personnel.
• Associate’s degree in forestry, Horticulture, or a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Minimum 9 months of successful Work Planner I performance or 4 years of related utility vegetation management experience.
• Basic knowledge of tree species, utility systems, and vegetation management practices.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Completion of customer experience training and pursuit of required certifications.

Work Planner 3: Must meet or exceed the requirements listed for Work Planner 2

• Mentor and provide guidance to Work Planner I and II personnel.
• Assist with training and development initiatives.
• Support quality assurance and planning consistency.
• Provide technical expertise and problem-solving support.
• Promote operational excellence and safety leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in utility vegetation management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven record of accurate and thorough work planning.
• Ability to mentor others and work with minimal supervision.
• Associate’s degree in Forestry, Horticulture, or a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Actively pursuing ISA Arborist Certification and other required credentials.

Physical Demands, Conditions, Work Environment

The physical demands, conditions, work environment characteristics described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.

• 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.

Physical

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment:

• walk, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time;

• frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties;

• carry, push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (5 to 10 lbs.);

• operate assigned equipment and vehicles;

• verbally communicate to exchange information with public;

• see and hear in normal range with or without correction;

• operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone.
  

Safety

Safety is a top priority at Atlas Field Services. Successful candidates will be committed to their personal safety and to the safety of others. The role will require to have a general understanding and the ability to identify safety hazards and report any unsafe working conditions. The position requires to be an active participant in safety briefings and to deliver industry-specific safety messages to a broad audience when called upon.

Pre-Qualifications

• Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test.
• All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

AFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer