Forestry Sawyer

What You'll Be Doing

• Chainsaw Operation – felling operations, directional felling, hazard felling, limbing and bucking
• Slash management – lop-and-scatter, chipping operations, and hauling material
• Erosion Control – contour felling, LEB creation and installation
• Assisting with project layout and marking
• Chainsaw and tool maintenance
• General forestry labor
• Understanding and implementing different cutting prescriptions
• Directing sub-contractors to perform fuels mitigation practices and cutting prescriptions

Requirements

• At least 21 years of age
• A valid driver’s license or ability to acquire one upon employment
• 1 to 2 years of outdoor work experience in forest management and restoration activities
• Ability to travel is a must for this position and will include extended periods on the road, dependent on current ongoing projects
• A National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) S-212, or equivalent certificate. Non-certified professionals with over two years of experience in forestry and logging operations will still be considered. If lacking S-212, Markit! will support in gaining that certification within your first year
• Physically fit, able to bend, squat and lift up to 50 pounds and able to handle back country hikes with heavy gear loads in elevations ranging from 6,000 to +10,000 feet. Frequently away from vehicles or amenities for the entire course of the day
• Able to perform strenuous outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions, away from amenities for entire day

Preferred Background & Experience

• NWCG S 130/190 Wildfire Training
• Saw mechanic experience
• An associates or bachelor’s degree in forestry or related natural resources field, current enrollment in a forestry degree program or similar is acceptable
• Ability to accurately identify tree species
• Experience working with helicopter logging
• Experience operating Heavy Equipment such as logging machinery and/or willingness to learn
• First aid, CPR, Wilderness First Aid, or other medical certifications

Benefits

• Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications
• Annual reviews
• Health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Supplementary insurance including life, short and long term insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation and personal time
• Retirement with company match
• Company provided training for career advancement

About the Role

Markit! Forestry is positively changing the way forests are managed and the Sawyer plays an impactful role in the success of our projects and progress. We are looking for career minded individuals who are dedicated to reliably making a difference in the Forestry industry.

Qualifications

Language: English required

Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Skills

None specified

Pay

Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications

Schedule

Frequently away from vehicles or amenities for the entire course of the day