Outdoor Transmission Forester: Protecting Power & Ecosystems

Eocene Environmental Group; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned Company

Company Vehicle for Work Use

Generous Paid Time Off

Wellness Incentives

Competitive Health Coverage

Job summary

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is a mission-driven environmental services firm committed to protecting communities and ecosystems. As a Transmission Utility Forester, you’ll work outdoors with utility clients and contractors to implement safe, sustainable vegetation management across diverse landscapes.

We emphasize employee ownership, growth opportunities, and strong safety culture. We offer comprehensive benefits, company vehicle for work use, and generous PTO to support work-life balance as

Qualifications

• Degree in forestry or related field and/or experience in utility line clearance.
• Species identification skills and invasive species knowledge.
• Ability to obtain ISA Arborist Certification within 12 months upon job offer.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Tree species identification

Invasive species knowledge

Safety awareness

Verbal and written communication

Education

Degree in forestry or related field

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Data collection software

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is a mission-driven environmental services firm committed to protecting communities and ecosystems. As a Transmission Utility Forester, you’ll work outdoors with utility clients and contractors to implement safe, sustainable vegetation management across diverse landscapes.

We emphasize employee ownership, growth opportunities, and strong safety culture. We offer comprehensive benefits, company vehicle for work use, and generous PTO to support work-life balance as