COMPENSATION: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour depending on experience
EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS. LEAD WITH PURPOSE. GROW YOUR CAREER.
At Eocene Environmental Group, Inc., we’re not just managing vegetation—we’re protecting communities, enhancing ecosystems, and ensuring the safe delivery of power across diverse landscapes. As a Consulting Utility Forester, your office is the great outdoors. You’ll work directly with utility clients, property owners, and contractors to ensure safe and sustainable vegetation management practices.
We’re an employee-owned company committed to innovation, safety, and professional development. As we continue to grow nationwide, we’re looking for dedicated professionals ready to grow with us.
WHAT MAKES EOCENE DIFFERENT? OUR BENEFITS.
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance—benefits that set us apart from the competition:
- Employee-Owned Company – As an ESOP, every team member has a stake in our success and shares in the rewards.
- Career Development Support – We invest in your growth with opportunities for certifications and continuing education.
- Company Vehicle for Work Use – A company-provided vehicle is available to support your daily responsibilities and job site travel.
- Generous Paid Time Off – Enjoy a strong PTO package from your first year, including vacation and personal wellness days.
- Recognized Holidays – Benefit from a comprehensive holiday schedule, including both standard and flexible days.
- Workwear Allowance – Annual support to help you stay safe and comfortable on the job.
- Wellness Incentives – Monthly reimbursement available for fitness memberships or wellness programs.
- Competitive Health Coverage – Access to robust medical, dental, and vision plans to support you and your family.
Essential Job Duties:
- Perform annual distribution vegetation inspections along 21kV, service drops, and comm lines (GO 95, Rule 35, PRC 1492, PRC 1493)
- Annual transmission vegetation and audit inspections (FAC-003-5)
- Visual, detailed, and intrusive inspections for 21kV poles (GO 165)
- Manage 21kv pole data and managing pole ID numbers for existing/ new construction
- Inspect vegetation around power plants and other Calpine building/infrastructure
- Inspect vegetation along steam, vent, injection lines, roadways, and other Calpine non-utility infrastructure
- Assign vegetation work to tree crews and herbicide applicators
- Audit and perform QC on work completed by tree contactors and herbicide applicators
- Manage Fulcrum data for both vegetation and pole data
- Work with Calpine engineers on new construction work and coordinating planned vegetation work
- Complete required annual inspection and audit reports
- Assist Calpine with other vegetation-related needs
- Contact property owners & public agencies regarding pruning and/or removals
- 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
- 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
- Ensure adherence to company policies and internal controls
- Support Wright’s culture of safety and employee ownership
- Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
Other Duties:
- Position may require some outside travel
- During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty for the duration of the disaster
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements:
- Exhibit proficiency in program specifications, regulations, and standards
- Superior species identification skills and invasive species knowledge, plus knowledge of tree growth rates
- Ability to interact with staff and other stakeholders as required or directed
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as team
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Superior organization and time management skills
- Excellent customer service skills a priority
- Willing to travel and work in rugged terrain and inclement weather
- Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors
Education, Certification & Experience Requirements:
- 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
- Prior pre-inspection experience (Required)
- ISA Certified Arborist (Required)
- TRAQ Certified Arborist (Preferred)
- Proficient in map navigation skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office and data collection software (GIS experience a plus)
- Valid driver’s license and DOT medical card to tow and drive a side by side
