Forestry Worker

Job description

Duties may include: Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to maintain and protect timber tracts and forests; plant seedlings to reforest timberlands,trapping,tree marking,dig holes for seedlings,pack soil around seedlings with planting tool and ensure protective maintenance of seedlings by spraying/clearing/thinning surrounding vegetation. Perform other tasks including pre-commercial brush cutting saw work. IF NECESSARY, OR ONLY IN THE EVENT OF UNFORESEEN FIRE: UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF FIRE SUPPRESSION OFFICERS OR FORESTRY TECHNICIANS- Minor suppression via clearing/disposing of brush and piling & other related Forestry Worker activities as per SOC/OES 45-4011 (onetonline.org). Standard/Expected Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM. 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).

Piece rate may apply: 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 50lbs) 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.