Consulting Utility Forester | Columbus, OH

Eocene Environmental Group • Full-time • Minerva Park, OH, Franklin County, OH, US • 14h ago

Consulting Utility Forester | Columbus, OH Benefit Summary: 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. 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 FUNCTIONS: 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 Manage data 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 Perform other related duties as required or assigned 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 Ability to obtain ISA Arborist Certification within 12 months upon job offer Valid driver’s license with clean driving record Ability to work independently Strong verbal and written communications skills Excellent customer service skills a priority 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) 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. J-18808-Ljbffr