Field Forester: Vegetation Mgmt, Vehicle & Health Coverage

Edko; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employee) paid 100%

Company vehicle provided

Travel expenses paid while out of town

Job summary

Edko, LLC is seeking a Utility Forester to support vegetation management programs through field inspections, coordination with contractors, and communication with utility partners. This role involves working in outdoor environments, ensuring compliance with vegetation clearance standards, assisting with storm response when needed, and supporting overall program quality and safety.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in forestry or related field, strong work ethic, excellent communication

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic.
• Detail oriented.
• Good verbal, written communications and computer skills.
• Neat professional appearance.
• Ability to work well as part of a team, follow directions, interact with a variety of personalities, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to work in a safe, productive manner in all outdoor conditions (rain, wind, snow, steep and remote terrain).
• Self-motivated and efficient.
• Associate Degree in Forestry, Arboriculture, or related field, or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Strong work ethic.
• Detail oriented.
• Good verbal, written communications and computer skills.
• Neat professional appearance.
• Ability to work well as part of a team, follow directions, interact with a variety of personalities, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to work in a safe, productive manner in all outdoor conditions (rain, wind, snow, steep and remote terrain).
• Self-motivated and efficient.
• Associate Degree in Forestry, Arboriculture, or related field, or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Compensation is based on experience.
• Company vehicle will be provided.
• Company will pay for travel expenses while working out of town.
• Health insurance 100% paid for employee.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Detail oriented

Communication skills

Neat professional appearance

Team player

Follow directions

Positive attitude

Outdoor work readiness

Self-motivated

Driver's license

Education

Associate Degree in Forestry/Arboriculture

Job description

Edko, LLC is seeking a Utility Forester to support vegetation management programs through field inspections, coordination with contractors, and communication with utility partners. This role involves working in outdoor environments, ensuring compliance with vegetation clearance standards, assisting with storm response when needed, and supporting overall program quality and safety.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in forestry or related field, strong work ethic, excellent communication