Forestry Worker
Employer
11083 West Stayton Rd (Report to Work)
Aumsville, OR 97325
United States
Job description
Duties may include: Remove undesirable growth in urban areas using chainsaws and replanting with bushes and other plants and trees native to the surrounding area, plant trees and other local vegetation by planting and tamping soil to ensure proper rooting. Once planted, workers will spray herbicide/insecticide as required, set tubing, mow. IF NECESSARY (ONLY IN THE EVENT OF IFPL LEVEL IV OR AN UNFORSEEN FIRE) AND UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION OFFICERS OR FORESTRY TECHNICIANS: fire mop-up duties such as utilizing hand tools such as shovels & pulaskis to dig and turn over debris, clearing/disposing of brush, piling, and digging line or construction of fire breaks & other related Forestry Worker activities as per SOC/OES 45-4011 (onetonline.org).
Special Requirements
Must be 18 due to state labor laws. 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. Based on Employer's discretion/cost: Worker may have random drug/alcohol testing during employment: positive test/refusal to abide = dismissal. Possible background check post hire at employer's expense. 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.