Forestry Worker
Employer
681 E johns prairie Rd
Shelton, WA 98584
United States
Job description
Hand planting tree seedlings to reforest and maintain timberlands. Transport trees in a tree bag and select optimum planting location to meet spacing, soil, and shade requirements; bare soil. Dig holes at predetermined intervals using mattock-like tool or dibble. Place seedling in hole and pack soil firmly around plant using foot and/or planting tool. Worker may perform only part of the planting function such as bearing soil, operating auger, or tamping soil around plant. Select or cut trees according to markings or sizes, types, or grades. Assist with collecting and clearing brush and foliage from the forest floor. These jobs involve propagating, protecting, and managing forest tracts. Worker may also perform cutting, thinning, and other related reforestation duties.
Special Requirements
One month experience required working in forested areas.
1.Must be able to perform all duties within this job description in what can be considered a safe manner adhering to all established safety guidelines, practices and procedures.
2.Must wear all required and assigned personal protective equipment at all times when required to do so. Employee must wear proper clothing and footwear. All footwear must be closed-toe due to safety precautions.
3.The employer or designated employee will provide instructions and general supervision. Employees will be expected to conform to the specific instructions given for each days work.
4.Employees will be required to attend an orientation on workplace rules, policies and safety information.
5.All work sites covered by this job order and all facilities of the employer are drug free work places. Employees must not report for work, enter employers property, or perform service while under the influence of or having used illegal controlled substances. Employees must not report for work or perform service while under the influence of or impaired by prescription drugs, medications, alcohol or other substances that may,in any way, adversely affect their alertness, coordination, reactionresponse or safety.
6.No non-employees will be permitted in or adjacent to the work site. In particular, no non-working children may be present at or adjacent to work sites or left in vehicles during the workday. Employees arriving at work with non-working children or other non-employees will be sent home.
7.Employees must have transportation to the work site.
8.Workers who drive company vehicles must possess a driver's license, and complete a drug test and medical exam.