Jacksonville, Florida, USA
7 days ago
Consulting Utility Forester

Benefit Summary:

Full-Time employees within Eocene are eligible for:

Medical, Dental, and Vision 

401k and 401k match opportunities 

ESOP (so long as you meet eligibility requirements)

Paid Time Off 

Volunteer Time 

Bereavement Time

Title:  Consulting Utility Forester
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Regional Supervisor
Effective: 03/2024

As our next Consulting Utility Forester, you’re on your way to the open road and traveling the trails! We keep the lights on anywhere there’s a power line - whether in the city, the rural countryside, or deep in the remote forest. As a Consulting Utility Forester, you’ll keep communities informed about the trees and power lines, while ensuring safe delivery of their power and pursuing opportunities to develop sustainable habitat throughout the utility right-of-way. In this role, your office is the great outdoors!

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. is an employee-owned company with a strong commitment to recruiting and developing the best talent in the utility vegetation management industry. As our company continues to expand across the country and beyond, new career opportunities become available.

Working for Eocene Environmental Group could be your next great job if: 

You love talking to new people, being outside, and working independently.You have strong problem-solving skills and pay close attention to detail.You’re willing to learn. We provide ongoing training and assistance in obtaining industry-related certifications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCITONS:

Contact property owners & public agencies regarding pruning and/or removalsConduct tree and brush inventoriesConduct hazard tree inspections and evaluationsPerform periodic herbicide treatmentsOperate chainsaw to clear secondary utility linesPlan work for tree contractorsManage dataSafeguard employees and public from hazards in and around the work areaEnforce on-the-job safety practicesCarry and utilize materials, tools, and equipment at work siteService trucks and equipment, keep trucks and other assigned equipment in a neat and orderly fashionPerform other related duties as required or assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

Degree in forestry or related field and/or experience in utility line clearanceHerbicide certification preferred, but not requiredSpecies identification skills and invasive species knowledge, plus knowledge of tree growth ratesAbility to obtain ISA Arborist Certification within 12 months upon job offerValid driver’s license with clean driving recordAbility to work independentlyStrong verbal and written communications skillsExcellent customer service skills a priorityAbility to travel and work in rugged terrain and inclement weatherProficient in map navigation skillsExperience with Microsoft Office and data collection software (GIS experience a plus)

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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