Seasonal Forestry Technician

Seasonal Forestry Technician

Woodland Resource Services Inc. is a small, locally owned, fast paced company serving the unique vegetation management needs of customers throughout the Pacific Northwest. We maintain a fleet of approximately 10 high-tech application vehicles and are seeking active, detailed, honest professionals to join our team. Team members who are self-motivated with high ethical standards will align with our company culture and values, allowing them to thrive in this position. If you match this description and meet the requirements listed below, we would love to hear from you!

See our website, gowrs.com, for a more in-depth look at some of the things we do!

Job Description: The Forestry Technician provides critical reconnaissance ahead of the spray truck to ensure a safe, legal, and effective application is made to roadsides throughout the large tree farms across Western Washington and Oregon. Technicians spend the week in motels or camping in Western Washington and Oregon and then return home on the weekends. This seasonal position lasts from first of June to mid-August.

Responsibilities

· Travel large 100,000+ acre tree farm road systems on a UTV tying flags at stream crossings, marking obstacles, and preparing roads for the spray truck.

· Occasional cutting and removing of small, downed trees that are blocking roadway using a chainsaw or ax.

· Maintain detailed maps and records of areas covered and obstacles marked.

· Communicate project details with spray applicator as needed.

· May occasionally help on a backpack or UTV spraying team with 40lbs backpack and rough terrain.

· Possibly have an opportunity to operate spray truck if desired and able to pass necessary licensing exams.

Requirements

· At least 18 years old

· Valid US Driver’s License with a good driving record

· Able to safely and responsibly operate UTV

· Able to pass drug screening and background check

· Able to understand and follow safety and procedure instructions

· Willing to work and stay in Western Washington & Oregon every week (home every weekend)

· Able to lift 75lbs and carry 40lbs backpack sprayer on steep & uneven terrain

· Basic math skills (fractions, decimals, percentages)

· Willing to work 60+ hrs/week

Skills

· Able to work independently (Integrity, Reliable, Punctual, Problem Solving)

· Clear and professional communication

· Willing to learn

· Able to work with smartphones and tablets

· Attention to detail

Compensation

· $21-$23 per hour DOE + overtime after 8 hours each day

· Motels are paid with company card

· $50 each night of out town to cover food

· $75 per month for cell phone use

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 50 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience operating a UTV?
• Are you willing to stay in a camper or motel Monday-Friday from June through August?

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road