As a Temporary Roaming Utility Forester with ECI, your office is the great outdoors! We keep the lights on anywhere there is a power line - whether in the city, the rural countryside, or deep in the remote forest. As an ECI Forester, you will keep communities informed about the trees and power lines while ensuring safe delivery of their power.

Some of the most important characteristics of ECI Temporary Roaming Utility Foresters is that you are open-minded and able to engage in safe, constructive interactions with the public. You are accountable for advancing a culture of safety and excellence while providing quality and value to our customers and clients.

This is a temporary role with undefined end date. Travel throughout Carolinas is required(per diem paid).

Pay Range for this role is $18.00 - $24.00, depending on relevant education, experience, and industry-specific certifications.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Industry competitive pay.

• Company vehicle with fuel card for work purposes.

• Day 1 of Employment: Medical/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Vacation Accrual/Paid Holidays/EAP (Full-Time Employees).

• After 3 months: 401K, life insurance, short and long-term disability, Paid Maternity Leave.

• Paid Sick Time.

• Weekly Pay Cycle.

• Participation in Referral Bonus Program.

• Boot and clothing program (Full-Time Employees).

• Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Inspect and assess transmission right-of-way for trimming or removals of trees.

• Prescribe, record, organize, and document associated vegetation work for later trimming and removal by a tree crew.

• Perform danger tree assessments.

• Provide identified access routes onto and in ROW.

• Pre-plan work for aerial saw trimming, support sawing operations during trimming execution, and post-saw clean-up planning.

• Operate system forestry computer programs and record systems.

• Assist in storm and emergency situations and other miscellaneous line clearance projects.

• Communicate daily with the utility client, contractors, landowners, and the general public.

• Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations.

• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

• Solid, local tree identification skills.

• 1-3 years of UVM, Forestry or related outdoor experience.

• Willingness to travel throughout the Carolinas extensively.

• Willingness to work overtime hours as needed.

• Ability to read maps.

• Willingness to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.

• Superb written and verbal communication skills.

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, smartphones).

WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE:

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Forestry, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management or related discipline.

• Certification as an ISA Arborist, Registered Forester, or other related certificates/licenses preferred.

• Prior experience using GIS software preferred.

• A strong desire to grow and develop your career and knowledge in the UVM industry with ECI.

• Bi-lingual speaking (English and Spanish).

Working Environment

Work alone in an outdoor field environment; vehicle and foot patrol of utility power lines; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; physical demands and travel from site to site, including walking/hiking on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills, and slopes; exposure to noise, dust, grease, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions. Reasonable accommodations, if available, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Physical

The team member must have sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk up to 10 miles per day, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand, arm and shoulder movement in the performance of daily duties (e.g., forcefully beat down brush); carry, push and/or pull light to heavy amounts of weight, frequently lift up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 60 lbs. (sandbags); to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to verbally communicate to exchange information with public; ability to see and hear in normal range with or without correction; operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, fyrake, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone.

Company Overview

Environmental Consultants (ECI) is a leading provider of vegetation and asset management consulting services to the utility industry. Successful professionals at ECI have come from a variety of backgrounds, including: forestry, arboriculture, natural resource management, biology, landscape maintenance, horticulture, nursery management, environmental sciences, geology, agriculture, parks & recreation management, urban forestry, geography, and more. For more information visit our website www.eci-consulting.com

Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check.

All candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

ECI is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. EOE/AA : Minority/Female/ Vets/ Disabled.