Mechanical Tree Planters
Employer
9625 Cogdell Hwy
Homerville, GA 31634
United States
Job description
Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain or protect timberlands. Plant the trees in reforestation areas, using manual planting tools. Select or cut trees according to markings or sizes, types, or grades. Check equipment to ensure that it is operating properly. Confer with other workers to discuss issues, such as safety, or work needs.
Special Requirements
Requires three months of previous experience in mechanical tree planting. Must be 18 years or older. Requires extreme physical stamina. Extensive walking, driving tractor, and riding planter over stumps and extremely rough terrain. Work is in adverse weather conditions including rain and cold temperatures. Must lift/carry 50 lbs., when necessary. Saturday and Sunday work required, when necessary. Post-hire random and post-accident drug testing required of foreign and domestic workers. Employer may offer more than the stated work hours depending on weather, business needs, and other conditions. Extreme heat, cold, rain, or drought may affect exact working hours.