Timber Cutter-Vegetation Management Worker

• Safely and efficiently operates a chainsaw and ATV
• Performs daily safety inspections on equipment
• promptly reports any issues to manager
• Performs daily equipment fuel, lube, and minor repairs
• Communicates with manager on maintenance issues and preventative maintenance
• Reports all safety incidents or violations immediately to supervisor
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, standards and guidelines
• Complies with all government safety requirements and other regulations
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures, rules and regulations in written or verbal form
• Attends all Department and Safety meetings
• Implements Integrated Vegetation Management activities (herbicide application) and properly mixes, applies, records, and stores herbicides
• Performs other duties as requested

• Knowledgeable of timber harvesting, felling trees, operating chainsaw and ATV
• Ability to carry a 40 lb. backpack sprayer for ten (10) hours/day
• Ability to work in difficult conditions due to vegetation and topography
• Ability to work with herbicides, brush cutters, and chainsaws
• Flexibility in the work week as weather dictates work schedule
• Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years of age
• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license

• Plant identification skills are a major plus
• Previous substantial field experience in this area of work is a plus

Union benefits available