Outdoor Transmission Forester: Powerline Vegetation Lead

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned company

Company vehicle for work use

Generous PTO

Health coverage

Job summary

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. seeks a Transmission Utility Forester to work outdoors, coordinating with utility clients, property owners, and contractors to ensure safe vegetation management.

As an employee-owned company, we value integrity, safety, and growth, with a strong emphasis on professional development. Responsibilities include planning work for contractors, data collection, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with safety standards across diverse landscapes nationwide.

Qualifications

• Degree in forestry or related field.
• Experience in utility line clearance is preferred.
• ISA Arborist Certification within 12 months of offer if possible.

Responsibilities

• Contact property owners and public agencies regarding pruning/removals.
• Conduct tree and brush inventories.
• Conduct hazard tree inspections and evaluations.
• Plan work for tree contractors.
• Gather and manage field data (species, size, distance from conductors).
• Validate data across databases for accurate reporting.
• Safeguard employees and the public from hazards.
• Enforce safety practices on the job site.

Skills

Tree identification

Invasive species knowledge

Communication skills

Independent and team work

Time management

English proficiency

Education

Degree in forestry or related field

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. seeks a Transmission Utility Forester to work outdoors, coordinating with utility clients, property owners, and contractors to ensure safe vegetation management.

As an employee-owned company, we value integrity, safety, and growth, with a strong emphasis on professional development. Responsibilities include planning work for contractors, data collection, hazard assessments, and ensuring compliance with safety standards across diverse landscapes nationwide.