Regional Operations Supervisor
15 days ago
Newark
Job DescriptionWe are currently seeking a Regional Operations Supervisor to provide operational leadership and field support across multiple utility vegetation management contracts. This role is designed for a highly adaptable leader who can step into complex operational environments, strengthen safety performance, and drive consistency across projects. As a Regional Operations Supervisor, you will serve as a key operational resource for Project Managers, Area Managers, field teams, and Clients—supporting day-to-day execution, mentoring team members, and helping ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with contract requirements and ArborMetrics operational standards.WHAT WE OFFER • Industry competitive salary, • Company vehicle and fuel card for work purposes, • Day 1 of Employment: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, EAP, • After 3 months: 401(k), Life Insurance, Vacation Accrual, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Maternity Leave, Paid Sick Time., • Weekly Pay Cycle, • Ongoing leadership development and professional training opportunitiesWHAT YOU WILL DO, • Provide operational leadership and support across multiple regional projects, • Serve as a flexible resource during staffing gaps and peak workloads, • Support onboarding and mobilization of new and existing contracts, • Partner with Project Managers to meet KPIs and client expectations, • Promote a strong safety culture across all work environmentsWHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE, • Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in forestry, natural resources, or related field OR 2 years of direct UVM related experience, • Strong safety, leadership, and utility operations background, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities, • Valid driver’s license and safe driving recordWHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE, • 2+ years of utility operations leadership experience• Knowledge of UVM/IVM practices, • Environmental or regulatory field experience, • ISA Certification is preferred Working EnvironmentWork 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.PhysicalThe 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 OverviewArborMetrics (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.