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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Tree Planters

dba Red Creek Tree Planting

Lucedale, MS

$12.90-$23.76 per hour

INACTIVE

Recruitment Information

Telephone Number to Apply:
+16017701547
Web address to Apply:
mdes.ms.gov

Job Description

Full Time:
Yes
Number of Workers Requested:
68
Job Duties:
Manual itinerant work hand planting tree seedlings to reforest and maintain timberlands. Transport trees in a tree bag and select optimum planting location to meet spacing, soil, and shade requirements; bare soil. Dig holes at predetermined intervals using mattock-like tool or dibble. Place seedling in hole and pack soil firmly around plant using foot and/or planting tool. Worker may perform only part of the planting function such as bearing soil, operating auger, or tamping soil around plant. Select or cut trees according to markings or sizes, types, or grades. Workers who hold or obtain a MSPA certificate with driving authorization may transport workers, count and check, and may be offered additional work hours. These jobs involve propagating, protecting, and managing forest tracts.
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:
No
Special Requirements:
No education or experience required. Requires physical stamina. Extensive walking over rough terrain. Work is outdoors in extreme temperatures and adverse weather. Must lift and carry 50 lbs. Work schedule and locations dependent on weather conditions. Overnight travel required. Production standard of 1750 trees correctly planted per 7 hour day after one week of training. Post-hire employment eligibility (e-Verify) check required of foreign and domestic workers.
Number of Hours Per Week:
35
Work Schedule (Start/End time):
8:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Trade Name/Doing Business As:
dba Red Creek Tree Planting
Company Name:
Maria Garcia
Location:
Lucedale, MS 39452

Worksite

Address:
110 Hancock Road, Lucedale, MS 39452

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:
H-400-23184-162768
Multiple Worksites:
Yes
Date Posted:
7/26/2023
Piece Rate Offer
$0.00

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