Tree Planter
Employer
579 Bradley 71 (Report to Work)
Hermitage, AR 71647
United States
Job description
Duties may include: Raise, transport, and sort seedlings to then select optimum planting location to meet shade/soil requirements. Select tree seedlings, prepare the ground, and plant the trees in reforestation areas, using manual planting tools such as shovel, hoe-dad, and dibble bar. Caution must be taken with seedlings to prevent J or U rooting. Incidental driving & other related Tree Planter activities as per SOC/OES 45-4011 (onetonline.org). Standard/Expected Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00AM-3:00PM. 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). employer may pay a piece rate of between $13.00 per acre up to $57.00 per acre requiring the planting of 200 trees per acre up to 600 trees per acre. Worker will never make less than Prevailing Wage or Federal/State/Local minimum wage. 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 75lbs) 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.