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Forest & Conservation Worker
Mitchell Presson DBA Timberland Forestry Service
Colombia Falls, ME
$16.20 per hour
Recruitment Information
- Telephone Number to Apply:
- +14238420683
- Email address to Apply:
- tfsmp@comcast.net
Job Description
- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 68
- Job Duties:
- Forestry Worker. Cutting balsam fir using hand pruners for the manufacturing of Christmas Wreaths, table decor etc. Workers must cut the tips off balsam trees and put them on a pole .Weight of tips must be at least 42 pounds. Worker must carry the pole of tips to the road and load the pole on to a container. Worker must work in various types of weather snow ,rain, cold etc. this work is done in Washington County, Columbia Falls Maine.
- 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:
- Worker must be in excellent physical condition with a strong back and be able to do a lot of walking in tough terrain to include conditions where areas are muddy, rain ,and snow. Days and hours vary Some weekend work and overtime may be required.
- Number of Hours Per Week:
- 40
- Work Schedule (Start/End time):
- 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Employer Information
- Trade Name/Doing Business As:
- Mitchell Presson DBA Timberland Forestry Service
- Company Name:
- Timberland Forestry Service
- Location:
- Hixson, TN 37343
- Telephone Number:
- +14232403514
Worksite
- Address:
- 466 Centerville Road, Colombia Falls , ME 04623
Job Order Details
- ETA Case Number:
- H-400-23196-191828
- Multiple Worksites:
- No
- Additional Wage Information:
- The rate of pay is $2.80 per pole however, the worker is guaranteed to make no less than the prevailing of $16.20 and overtime pay of $24.30 per hour.
- Date Posted:
- 9/6/2023