Forestry Worker
Employer
42-378 Kalapahapuu Rd (Report to Work)
Paauilo, HI 96776
United States
Job description
Duties may include: Perform manual labor to maintain forested lands including sorting and selecting tree seedlings, preparing the ground, and planting trees using manual planting tools. Maintain surrounding vegetation by: spraying, thinning, pruning, and performing herbicide application with backpack sprayers. Identify and thin diseased trees using power saws; trim trees or vegetation as necessary. Assist with or operate site preparation equipment as needed. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION OFFICERS OR FORESTRY TECHNICIANS (assisting with fire protection or suppression duties): such as removing debris, constructing fire breaks, piling and disposing of brush, clearing site-lines, holding measuring tools, setting stakes, erecting signs/fences & other related Forestry Worker activities as per SOC/OES 45-4011 (onetonline.org). Standard/Expected Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00AM-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 equipment use. 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.