Outdoor Utility Forester — Vegetation & Safety Lead

EOC Group; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; 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 hiring a Transmission Utility Forester to work outdoors with utility clients and property owners, planning vegetation management and coordinating with contractors. The role emphasizes safety, data collection, and field inspections.

We offer employee ownership, continued education, a company vehicle for work use, and a robust benefits package. Must be ready to travel and operate in varied terrain while serving communities and power infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Degree in forestry or related field; utility line clearance experience preferred.
• Species identification skills and invasive species knowledge; knowledge of tree growth rates.
• ISA Arborist Certification within 12 months.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to travel and work in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
• Proficient in map navigation; GIS experience a plus.
• Experience with data collection software and data management.

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

Tree ID & invasive species

Communication skills

Team & independence

Customer service

Stakeholder interaction

Field travel readiness

GIS data collection

Data management

Safety awareness

Education

Degree in forestry or related field

ISA Arborist Certification within 12 months

Valid driver’s license

Utility line clearance experience

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is hiring a Transmission Utility Forester to work outdoors with utility clients and property owners, planning vegetation management and coordinating with contractors. The role emphasizes safety, data collection, and field inspections.

We offer employee ownership, continued education, a company vehicle for work use, and a robust benefits package. Must be ready to travel and operate in varied terrain while serving communities and power infrastructure.