Forest And Conservation Worker
Employer
127 ALDERBROOK LN
CHEHALIS, WA 98532
United States
Job description
Planting seedling trees in areas that are designated as commercial timber zones. As required,
the ground is prepared prior to the planting by clearing an area of brush with the use of the
planting shovel, a hole is then dug, and then the seedling tree is planted into the hole. Once
the seedling is in the hole, the worker uses the shovel to fill the hole up with the dirt and
ensures the seedling is secure in being planted by tamping the soil about the newly planted
tree. Measures are taken to protect the seedling by spraying and/or placing netting/tubing
around the base of the seedling. The worker must be able to carry the trees in a planting bag
which when filled with trees can weigh up to 50 lbs.
Thinning will be conducted with the use of a chainsaw. The worker must be able to carry
chainsaw, fuel and oil, weighing about 30 pounds, up and down steep terrain, cutting
undesirable and deceased trees, clearing brush and hand piling the material for future
disposal. Spraying conducted as required. All work to be conducted on steep terrain, 30% - 50% in slope. Must be able to work
in a safe manner.
Special Requirements
MUST BE ABLE TO PLANT THE FOLLOWING NUMBER OF SEEDLING TREES IN AN 8 HOUR DAY: BY THE END OF THE 1ST WEEK, 800 TREES. BY THE END OF THE 2ND WEEK, 900 TREES. BY THE END OF THE 3RD WEEK, 1,000 TREES.