Forestry Worker

Job description

Duties may include: Tree planting, piling, thinning, harvesting, herbicide application, UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION OFFICERS/FORSTRY TECHNICIANS: perform suppression/firefighting duties (while supervised) via clearing/disposing of brush & other related Forestry Worker activities as per SOC/OES 45-4011 (onetonline.org).

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). Optional, shared housing available at no cost to the worker.

Special Requirements

Must be 18 due to government contracts. 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.