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Tree Planter

Contreras Forestry

Saluda, SC

$13.87-$16.20 per hour

INACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+18649924361
Email address to Apply:
contrerasforestry@gmail.com

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
33
Job Duties:
Duties may include: dig multiple holes per day/all day using hoedad, shovel and/or dibble bar to plant seedling trees without J or U root, secure seedling with soil carefully, then tamping soil around seedling to ensure proper rooting to maintain seedling growth, vegetation reduction using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders, spray or inject shrubs/trees with fertilizers, herbicides or insecticides to protect against disease and/or reduce competing vegetation & other related Tree Planter activities as per SOC/OES 45-4011 (onetonline.org). Possible weekend/holiday work. 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). Piece rate may apply: worker will never make less than Prevailing Wage or Federal/State/Local minimum wage. Optional, shared housing available at no cost to the worker.
Job Classification:
45-4011.00 - Forest and Conservation Workers

The job/industry classification and description includes general information on the position from ONET/OES and the North American Industry Classification System. Please review Job Duties and Job Order for more information.

Job Requirements

Experience Required:
Yes
Months of Experience Required:
3
Special Requirements:
Must be 18 due to travel. Must show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Perform physical activities such as: lift, balance, walk, stoop, handle, position, move, manipulate materials use static strength to exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, carry objects up to 100lbs (possible 2-person). All applicants must be able, willing, qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Based on Employer's discretion/cost: Worker may have random drug/alcohol testing during employment: positive test/refusal to abide = dismissal. Possible background check post hire at employer's expense. 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 OT.
Number of Hours Per Week:
40
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:
Contreras Forestry
Location:
Saluda, SC 29138

Worksite

Address:
870 Greenwood Hwy (Report to Work), Saluda, SC 29138

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-400-23184-162743
Multiple Worksites:
Yes
Additional Wage Information:
H&W Benefits may apply. Wage may vary based on Experience and/or location worked. “Piece rate may apply: worker will never make less than Prevailing Wage or Federal, State or local minimum wage.”
Date Posted:
9/6/2023
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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