Field Utility Forester — Vegetation & Safety Lead

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc.; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned Company

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 work outdoors supporting vegetation management for power utilities across sites in the Midwest. You'll assess trees, plan pruning/removals, and coordinate with clients and contractors to ensure safe, compliant work.

This employee-owned company offers strong benefits and growth opportunities, including certifications, a company vehicle, and a robust PTO program to support a healthy work-life balance.

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.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Willingness 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

Species identification

Invasive species knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Teamwork

Map navigation

English proficiency

Education

Forestry degree or related field

Experience in utility line clearance

ISA Arborist Certification (within 12 months)

Tools

GIS experience

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to work outdoors supporting vegetation management for power utilities across sites in the Midwest. You'll assess trees, plan pruning/removals, and coordinate with clients and contractors to ensure safe, compliant work.

This employee-owned company offers strong benefits and growth opportunities, including certifications, a company vehicle, and a robust PTO program to support a healthy work-life balance.