Forestry Worker

Duties may include: 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, or to enhance growth. Trim trees or other vegetation; cut trees or logs. Pile, chip or lop & Scatter created slash. Maintain equipment to be used in the field. IF NECESSARY (ONLY IN THE EVENT OF AN UNFORESEEN FIRE) AND UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION OFFICERS OR FORESTRY TECHNICIANS: minor suppression via clearing/disposing of brush and piling and digging line/constructing "fire breaks" (manually digging small trench as needed). Incidental driving possible & other related Forestry Worker activities as per SOC/OES 45-4011 (onetonline.org). Standard/Expected Schedule: Monday-Friday 5:00AM-3:00PM. Offering 35+ (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.

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. 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.