Forestry Worker

Job description

Duties may include: Maintain/develop woodlands: hand-plant seedlings/trees. Dig holes, plant seedling, secure seedling by packing soil, maintain seedling growth. Reduce competing vegetation: spray/inject herbicides and trim trees or other vegetation via clearing/disposing of brush, piling, and pruning. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION OFFICERS OR FORESTRY TECHNICIANS: perform prescribed burning tasks. Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly & other related Forestry Worker activities as per SOC/OES 45-4011 (onetonline.org).

Standard/Expected Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00AM-2:30PM. Offering 40+ (plus) hours per week; not including applicable lunch and/or breaks. Possible weekend/holiday work. Start/end times, offered hours and/or overtime could vary as they may be dependent upon other factors such as project/schedule/service needs, weather, and commute time between worksites (if applicable). Overtime possible, but not required or guaranteed. At Employer’s sole discretion: possible raises and/or bonuses based on individual factors such as work performance or skill (not guaranteed).

Optional, shared housing available at no cost to the worker.

Special Requirements

Must be 18 due to travel. Must show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Must walk substantially (up to 15 miles/day), also stoop, bend while carrying a pack (up to 50lbs) thru rough terrain (non-trail). All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Based on Employer's discretion/cost: Worker may have random drug/alcohol testing during employment: positive test/refusal to abide = dismissal. Possible background check post hire at employer's expense. Work is performed outdoors, exposed to weather; must be capable of doing physically strenuous labor for long hours, occasionally in extreme heat or cold. Variable weather conditions apply; hours may fluctuate (+/-), possible downtime and/or overtime.