Forestry Worker
Employer
835 Melissa St. SE (Report to Work)
Salem, OR 97306
United States
Job description
Duties may include: Follow instruction/direction from supervision in regard to safety, cutting specifications, or work needs; report any issues. Select tree seedlings, prepare the ground, or plant the trees in reforestation areas, using manual planting tools. Prune or shear tree tops or limbs to control growth, increase density, or improve shape. Support trees using stakes or nets. Spray or inject vegetation with insecticides or herbicides. Prepare traps for invasive or destructive wildlife. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION OFFICERS OR FORESTRY TECHNICIANS, perform fire protection or suppression duties, such as constructing fire breaks or disposing of brush, and perform prescribed burning tasks. Use tools such as rakes, saws, shears, shovels. Clean and maintain tools and worksite to ensure safety & other related Forestry Worker activities as per SOC/OES 45-4011 (onetonline.org). Standard/Expected Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00AM-4:00PM. 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 government contracts. Must show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Perform physical activities: such as lift, balance, walk, stoop, handle, position, move, manipulate materials use static strength to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, carry objects up to 50lbs. 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.