Forestry Worker
Employer
12006 Texas Trumpet Trl (Report to Work)
Humble, TX 77346
United States
Job description
Maintain and develop woodlands: Plant pine trees and seedlings by hand or machine. Sort, lift, & transport trees and seedlings, then select optimum planting location to meet shade/soil requirements. Site preparation: reduce competing vegetation by trimming, thinning, clearing, piling slash, and herbicide application. Construct fire lines to perform prescribed burning under the direct supervision of fire suppression officers or forestry technicians & other related Forestry Worker activities as per SOC/OES 45-4011 (onetonline.org). Possible weekend/holiday work. Standard/Expected Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00AM-5:00PM. 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. 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.