Forestry Technician (Timber Cruising) Starting April 1, 2024

Position Overview

The Forest Technician is responsible for gathering an accurate forest inventory using the latest in forest mensuration technology on our seasonal forest inventory team. We employ both fixed radius and variable radius sampling methodologies. These are carried out over a vast industrial forest landscape throughout Northern California. We are currently expanding our inventory team and are looking for the right people to advance at Alpine. Consistent overtime hours each week, typically 1-2 hours per day. Meals, lodging (camp trailer), and drive time are paid through the week.

Responsibilities and Duties

· Reports to the Cruise Foreman

· Gather forest inventory data with a high level of accuracy

· Safely operate company vehicles (Truck or Quad)

· Maintain issued equipment

· Maintain a safe and clean camp throughout the field season

· Follow company safety standards

Qualifications and Skills

· Preferred but not required, completed or actively pursuing a 2 or 4-year forestry-related degree

· Good physical condition and the ability to work safely and effectively in steep/rugged terrain

· Ability to operate and communicate as part of a team

· Willingness to be away from home for 5 days at a time (Leave Monday morning, Back to Redding office late Friday afternoon)

· Willingness to overcome adverse outdoor conditions

· iOS and Windows proficiency

· Attention to detail

· Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record

About Alpine Land Information Services

Here at Alpine we specialize in providing turnkey solutions when managing clients’ information. This means we need to employ a wide array of professional and non-professional expertise. Whether we are developing data collection protocols, system server application software or just trying to find the most cost-effective way to access a remote piece of ground, we are fully engaged. We strive to provide our employees with the best and most modern equipment, including custom support software. Training and re-training are a way of life at Alpine. Our intent is always to find the best way to answer the ever-evolving regulatory and client specific management questions. We are often employed in the perpetual management and/or the annual update needs of systems we have built. Over the last 30 years, we have been presented with many challenges and we have learned a great deal from our efforts. We take great pride in bringing that experience to the current tasks and services we provide our clients.

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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to be away from home Monday Morning through Friday evening?
• This position requires you to arrive at our office early Monday morning and you will return to the office late Friday afternoon. You will be in the woods for the entire week in camp-based living conditions. Are you able to commit to being away from home all week?
• Is your driving record insurable?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Forestry: 1 year (Preferred)
• Timber Cruising: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person