Duties may include: Sort and select seedlings in preparation for planting. Prepare the ground and plant seedlings in reforestation areas. Reduce competing vegetation for newly planted seedlings. Maintain forested areas by pre-commercial thinning, hand piling and removal of debris. Assist with fire prevention and suppression by clearing, piling, and disposing of brush. Dig and create fire break lines. Use hand tools such as dibble bars, hoedads, pick, shovels, & other related Forestry Worker activities as per SOC/OES 45-4011 (onetonline.org).
Standard/Expected Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM-4:00 PM. 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.
Employment period: Jan 1, 2027 – Oct 30, 2027