Utility Forester — Field Data & Safety Leader (ESOP)

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)

Company vehicle for work use

Generous PTO and holidays

Job summary

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is looking for a Consulting Utility Forester to work primarily outdoors, coordinating vegetation management for utility clients and property owners across diverse landscapes.

You will plan and execute pruning/removal projects, collect field data, and ensure safety and compliance while traveling to job sites and maintaining company vehicles and equipment.

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.
• Ability to travel and work in rugged terrain and inclement weather.
• Proficient in map navigation skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and data collection software (GIS experience a plus)

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.

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is looking for a Consulting Utility Forester to work primarily outdoors, coordinating vegetation management for utility clients and property owners across diverse landscapes.

You will plan and execute pruning/removal projects, collect field data, and ensure safety and compliance while traveling to job sites and maintaining company vehicles and equipment.