Forestry Worker
Employer
5085 S. Pacific Hwy. (Report to Work)
Phoenix, OR 97535
United States
Job description
Duties may include: Raising & transporting seedlings; sort tree seedlings, discarding substandard seedlings, according to standard charts or verbal instructions. Plant: seedlings/trees. Spray or inject vegetation with insecticides to kill insects or to protect against disease or with herbicides to reduce competing vegetation; enhance growth. Trim trees or other vegetation; cut trees or logs. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION OFFICERS OR FORESTRY TECHNICIANS: assist with clearing/disposing of brush, piling, and digging line/constructing fuel breaks. Incidental driving & other related Forestry Worker activities as per SOC/OES 45-4011 (onetonline.org). Standard/Expected Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00AM-2:30PM. 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). Optional, shared housing available at no cost to the worker.
Special Requirements
***MUST HAVE 3 MONTHS BRUSHSAW/CHAINSAW EXPERIENCE. ***
Cutting Edge Forestry Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE, including disability/vets).
Felony convictions related to fraud, theft, or violence are not allowed for this position. We are a Federal Contractor (EOE, including disability/vets); any and all applicants/workers must follow all current laws/regulations/requirements/Emergency Temporary Standards (including OSHA).
Safe work boots required, employer will provide via REIMBURSEMENT: each employee is eligible for one (1) pair of safe work boots per calendar year employee may purchase boots of their choice and Cutting Edge will reimburse up to $350.00 annually (from the date of purchase) upon submission of a verifiable receipt.
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.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.
NOT ALL WORKERS ARE REQUIRED TO DRIVE: Workers who elect to perform incidental driving duties and transport other workers as needed will be required to comply with all applicable legal requirements to operate the employer provided registered vehicle, including obtaining a valid U.S. driver's license and any required Farm Labor Contractor Employee (FLCE) authorization or registration, if applicable.