Field Utility Forester — Vegetation & Safety Leader

EOC Group; Alabama; On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned Company

Career Development Support

Company Vehicle for Work Use

Generous PTO

Holidays & Paid Time Off

Workwear Allowance

Wellness Incentives

Health Coverage

Job summary

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to work outdoors supporting vegetation management for utility clients across diverse landscapes.

You will conduct inventories, hazard tree inspections, plan contractor work, gather field data, and ensure data accuracy while safeguarding workers and the public. We offer employee ownership, career development, a company vehicle for travel, generous PTO, holidays, health coverage, and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in forestry or related field; utility line clearance experience preferred.
• ISA Arborist Certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• 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 databases to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Verify that summaries and charts reflect underlying datasets.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards in the work area.
• Enforce on‑the‑job safety practices.
• Carry and utilize materials, tools, and equipment at the work site.
• Service trucks and equipment, keeping them neat and orderly.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Map navigation

Education

Degree in forestry or related field

ISA Arborist Certification (within 12 months)

Valid driver's license

Tools

GIS

MS Office

Data collection software

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to work outdoors supporting vegetation management for utility clients across diverse landscapes.

You will conduct inventories, hazard tree inspections, plan contractor work, gather field data, and ensure data accuracy while safeguarding workers and the public. We offer employee ownership, career development, a company vehicle for travel, generous PTO, holidays, health coverage, and ongoing professional growth.