Forestry Worker

Job description

Duties may include: Raising & transporting seedlings; sort tree seedlings, discarding substandard seedlings, according to standard charts or verbal instructions. Plant: seedlings/trees (without J/U root). Clean and maintain equipment/job site, load/unload tools/equipment to be used. Spray or inject vegetation with insecticides/ herbicides to protect against disease or reduce competing vegetation; enhance growth. Trim trees or other vegetation; cut trees or logs. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION OFFICERS OR FORESTRY TECHNICIANS: suppression via clearing/disposing of brush, piling, and digging line/constructing fire breaks. Operate site preparation equipment as needed. Incidental driving possible & other related Forestry Worker activities as per SOC/OES 45-4011 (onetonline.org).

Possible weekend/holiday work. 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).

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, 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. 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 OT.

*** MUST HAVE 3 MONTHS COMMERICAL BRUSHSAW/CHAINSAW EXPERIENCE. ***

We are a Federal Contractor; any and all applicants/workers must follow all current laws/regulations/requirements/Emergency Temporary Standards (including OSHA).