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Forestry Worker
LG Forestry Inc.
Central Point, OR
$14.21-$30.00 per hour
Recruitment Information
- Telephone Number to Apply:
- +15419447735
- Email address to Apply:
- lgforestry.17@gmail.com
Job Description
- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 45
- Job Duties:
- Duties may include: Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to maintain and protect timber tracts and forests; plant seedlings to reforest timberlands,trapping,tree marking,dig holes for seedlings,pack soil around seedlings with planting tool and ensure protective maintenance of seedlings by spraying/clearing/thinning surrounding vegetation. Perform other tasks including pre-commercial brush cutting saw work. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION OFFICERS OR FORESTRY TECHNICIANS: firefighting and fire reduction & other related Forestry Worker 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. Must walk substantially (up to 15 miles/day), also stoop, bend while carrying a pack (up to 50lbs) thru rough terrain (non-trail). All applicants must be able, willing and 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. Work is performed 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 overtime.
- Number of Hours Per Week:
- 40
- Work Schedule (Start/End time):
- 7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Employer Information
- Company Name:
- LG Forestry Inc.
- Location:
- Central Point, OR 97502
- Telephone Number:
- +15419447735
Worksite
- Address:
- 497 Wilson Rd. (Report to Work), Central Point, OR 97502
Job Order Details
- ETA Case Number:
- H-400-23264-368788
- Multiple Worksites:
- Yes
- Additional Wage Information:
- H&W Benefits may apply. Wage may vary based on Experience and/or location worked.
- Date Posted:
- 10/20/2023