Field Forester – Utility Vegetation Management

Sowela; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned Company – ESOP

Career Development Support

Company Vehicle for Work Use

Generous Paid Time Off

Recognized Holidays

Workwear Allowance

Wellness Incentives

Competitive Health Coverage

Job summary

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to manage vegetation within utility rights‑of‑way nationwide.

The role is outdoors, coordinating with property owners, contractors, and utility clients to ensure safe, compliant vegetation management. We offer an ESOP structure, opportunities for certifications and continuing education, a company vehicle for daily work, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree in forestry or related field and/or experience in utility line clearance.
• Species identification skills and invasive species knowledge, plus knowledge of tree growth rates.
• Ability to obtain ISA Arborist Certification within 12 months upon job offer.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Ability to travel and work in rugged terrain and inclement weather

Responsibilities

• Contact property owners & public agencies regarding pruning and/or removals.
• Conduct tree and brush inventories.
• Conduct hazard tree inspections and evaluations.
• Plan work for tree contractors.
• Gather and manage field data; including tree species, size, and distance from conductors.
• Validate data across various database systems to ensure reporting is accurate.
• Verify that summaries and charts accurately reflect underlying datasets.
• Safeguard employees and public from hazards in and around the work area.
• Enforce on-the-job safety practices.
• Carry and utilize materials, tools, and equipment at work site.
• Service trucks and equipment, keep trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashion.

Skills

Tree identification

Invasive species knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Field data collection

Map navigation

Education

Degree in forestry or related field

Tools

GIS experience

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to manage vegetation within utility rights‑of‑way nationwide.

The role is outdoors, coordinating with property owners, contractors, and utility clients to ensure safe, compliant vegetation management. We offer an ESOP structure, opportunities for certifications and continuing education, a company vehicle for daily work, and a comprehensive benefits package.