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Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

35

Job Duties:

Duties may include: Raising & transporting seedlings; sort tree seedlings, discarding substandard seedlings, according to standard charts or verbal instructions. Plant: seedlings/trees. Spray or inject vegetation with insecticides to kill insects or to protect against disease or with herbicides to reduce competing vegetation; enhance growth. Trim trees or other vegetation; cut trees or logs. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION OFFICERS OR FORESTRY TECHNICIANS: fight forest fires or perform prescribed burning tasks, fire protection, and suppression via clearing/disposing of brush, piling, and digging line/constructing fire breaks. Incidental driving & other related Forestry Worker activities as per SOC/OES 45-4011 (onetonline.org). Standard/Expected Schedule: Monday-Friday 6:00AM-2:30PM. Offering 40+ (plus) hours per week; not including applicable lunch and/or breaks. Possible weekend/holiday work. Start/end times, offered hours and/or overtime could vary as they may be dependent upon other factors such as project/schedule/service needs, weather, and commute time between worksites (if applicable). 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). Optional, shared housing available at no cost to the worker.

Job Classification:

45-4011.00 - Forest and Conservation Workers

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. *** MUST HAVE 3 MONTHS COMMERICAL BRUSHSAW/CHAINSAW EXPERIENCE. *** Felony convictions related to fraud, theft, or violence are not allowed for this position. We are a Federal Contractor (EOE, including disability/vets); any and all applicants/workers must follow all current laws/regulations/requirements/Emergency Temporary Standards (including OSHA). Safe work boots required, employer will provide via REIMBURSEMENT: each employee is eligible for one (1) pair of safe work boots per calendar year employee may purchase boots of their choice and Cutting Edge will reimburse up to $350.00 annually (from the date of purchase) upon submission of a verifiable receipt. Begin/report to work: 7559 North Tongass Hwy, Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway County, AK 99901 @ $17.72/hr. Employer will transport workers daily between report to work address and additional worksites. Additional worksites (Tentative Itinerary - work throughout the following counties/areas in the state of AK): Aleutians East Borough, Anchorage Borough, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, and Wrangell counties of AK; Anchorage AK, Fairbanks AK, and Alaska nonmetropolitan area.

Number of Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

6:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Cutting Edge Forestry, Inc.

Location:

Medford, OR 97501

Worksite

Address:

7559 North Tongass Hwy (report to work), Ketchikan, AK 99901

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-400-25100-849196

Multiple Worksites:

Yes

Additional Wage Information:

H&W Benefits may apply. Wage may vary based on Experience and/or location worked.

Date Posted:

5/8/2025

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

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