Forestry Technician / Wildland Fire Fighter

Job description

A&H Forestry, LLC, located in Sherwood,OR is seeking a FULL TIME Forestry Technician and possibly Wildland Fire Fighter based out of Roseburg, OR to perform various duties in a variety of terrain in Oregon and Washington.

We Are:

A&H Forestry provides forest management services to public and private landowners from Forks, Washington to Coos Bay, Oregon and East to La Grande, Oregon. Our years of professional experience and cutting-edge technology, we brings efficiency and innovative solutions to every project – from road vegetation management and reforestation efforts to forest inventory and general project support. We strive to establish lasting relationships with our customers by meeting their needs, exceeding their expectations and gaining trust through exceptional performance by every member of our team.

You are:

Hard-working, self-motivated person with the ability to adapt to changing daily duties. You have a general knowledge of GIS/GPS technology and have, or obtain upon hire, a valid commercial herbicide application license. You are able to navigate to remote forest locations and conduct field work for long periods of time, in varying conditions, safely, and efficiently. You are an effective communicator, pay attention to detail, and can procure and produce technical data.

We are willing to train the right candidate!

Essential Duties:

This position will have some travel mainly if needed to help finish a project. Working in areas across OR/WA.

Perform inventory cruising(Plot work such as: planting, stocking surveys, PCT, CT, and Timber inventory), vegetation control, stream buffer marking, tree planting inspections, and general duties as required for contract administration.-Possess, or obtain upon hire, a valid commercial herbicide applicators license.-Ensure contract work is completed in compliance with contract specifications.-Support foresters as needed on silvicultural projects in specific locations.-Adhere to all safety standards set by A & H Forestry, LLC.-Maintain good relations with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and A & H employees.-Uphold core values held by A & H Forestry, LLC.

Skills/Qualifications:-

Working knowledge of GPS/Phone App technology, Avenza, Excel spreadsheet, Microsoft Office Suite desirable-Ability to perform well in a variety of terrain and weather conditions-Ability to work alone safely and efficiently-Must have good communication skills-Team player who also works well independently and to whom "thinking outside the box" comes naturally.-Own or purchase cork boots. They are required for certain field work conditions.-Positions require working outdoors in all types of weather. Work also includes prolonged, strenuous labor; working at heights, working with chemicals, herbicides, working around forest fires, and working around loud noises from machinery or equipment. Jobs are performed in remote location with limited or no cell service. Most all jobs are completed individually.-You will have a great schedule working 4) 10 hour days, with occasional mandatory overtime when projects need to get finished.-You must own a 4x4 vehicle with CB radio that can be used for travel to work locations (mileage is compensated).

Wildland Firefighting:

If candidate wishes to work on fires in the summer, it requires travel and overtime. We are able to get you certifications if you do not possess them already.

Benefits:-

Pay is Hourly and based off experience and time with the company. $18.50 - $24.00 per hour.-Health benefits-Paid Time off/Flexible scheduling-401K-Food reimbursements/Lodging are available when traveling overnight.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $19 - $24