Utility Forester | Field Vegetation & Safety (ESOP)

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc.; River Forest (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Career development

Company vehicle

Generous PTO

Holidays included

Workwear allowance

Wellness incentives

Health coverage

Job summary

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to work outdoors with utility clients, property owners, and contractors. You’ll plan vegetation management, conduct inventories, and help ensure safe, compliant practices across diverse landscapes.

We offer an ESOP-owned culture, strong development opportunities, a company vehicle, and generous PTO. Travel may be required, and you’ll join a team committed to protecting people, power, and the planet.

Qualifications

• Degree in forestry or related field; experience in utility line clearance.
• ISA Arborist Certification within 12 months.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Experience with GIS, data collection software, and MS Office.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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

Species identification

Invasive species knowledge

Tree growth rates

Effective communication

Teamwork

Map navigation

English proficiency

Education

Degree in forestry or related field

ISA Arborist Certification

Valid driver’s license

Experience in utility line clearance

Tools

GIS

Microsoft Office

Data collection software

Job description

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Utility Forester to work outdoors with utility clients, property owners, and contractors. You’ll plan vegetation management, conduct inventories, and help ensure safe, compliant practices across diverse landscapes.

We offer an ESOP-owned culture, strong development opportunities, a company vehicle, and generous PTO. Travel may be required, and you’ll join a team committed to protecting people, power, and the planet.