Forestry Worker (temporary)

Employer is looking to fill 30 Forestry Worker positions. This is a temporary, full-time seasonal position from 1/1/2027 to 10/30/2027. Requirements: 18 due to travel. All applicants willing and qualified to perform work described and be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Employer Note: On-the-job training available. No minimum education requirement. Begin report to work: Central Point, Jackson County, OR 97502 @ $23.83/hr. Employer will transport workers daily between report to work address. Additional worksite within the states of: CA, ID, MT, NM, NV, OR, UT, and WA. The employer will comply with heat illness prevention requirements when the weather is above 80 degrees F. show proof of legal authority to work in the U.S. Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco free work zone. Job Duties: Sort and select seedlings in preparation for planting. Prepare the ground and plant seedlings in reforestation areas. Reduce competing vegetation for newly planted seedlings. Maintain forested areas by pre-commercial thinning, hand piling and removal of debris. Assist with fire prevention and suppression by clearing, piling, and disposing of brush. Dig and create fire break lines. Use hand tools such as dibble bars, hoedads, pick, shovels, and other related Forestry Worker activities as per SOC/OES 45-4011 (onetonline.org). Walk substantially (up to 15 miles/day), also stoop, bend while maneuvering a pack (up to 50lbs) thru rough terrain (non-trail). Work is performed outdoors, exposed to weather; capable of doing physically strenuous labor for long hours, occasionally in extreme heat or cold. Hours: M-F 7:00 AM-4:00 PM. 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). Variable weather conditions apply; hours may fluctuate, possible downtime and/or overtime. Three-quarter guarantee. Wages: $17.71/Hr up to possible $27.80/Hr OT $26.57/Hr up to possible $41.70/Hr. Wage vary based on experience and /or location. Employer will comply with all applicable Federal, State and local employment-related laws and regulations such as wages, breaks, hours worked, and overtime hours (overtime possible but not required or guaranteed. If overtime is worked, wage is paid at 1.5x regular rate of pay per hour worked beyond 40 hours each week.). Single work week used as standard for computing wages due. Wage paid every 2 weeks. Deductions required by law made by employer as well as any further tax withholding or other reasonable deduction(s) authorized by worker. Additional Benefit Information: Health and Welfare benefits apply. At Employer's sole discretion: possible raises and /or bonuses based on individual factors such as work performance or skill (not guaranteed). Possible cash advances (if applicable/requested by worker, potential deduction from paycheck). Transportation: Amount of transportation payment or reimbursement equal to most economical and reasonable common carrier for distances involved. Daily subsistence provided at rate required at time of travel (currently $16.78/day during travel to a max of $68/day w/ receipts). Transportation and subsistence reimbursed (by check in 1st work week) for cost from place from which worker has come to work for employer, whether in U.S. or abroad, to place of employment. Will reimburse H-2B worker in 1st work week for all visa, visa processing, border crossing, and other related fees, including those mandated by gov, incurred by H-2B worker (not including passport). Upon completion of work contract or where worker is dismissed earlier, employer will provide or pay for worker's reasonable costs of r eturn transport and subsistence back home or to place worker originally departed to work except where worker will not return due to subsequent employment w/ another employer. Work done with employer provided tools, equip and supplies without charge or deposit. Optional, shared housing available at no cost to worker. Any worker who voluntarily abandons employment is not entitled to payment for outbound transportation or the full 3/4s Guarantee described. TO APPLY: The employer has requested that WorkSource Oregon pre-screen all applicants for this position. Please contact your local WorkSource Oregon office if you wish to apply for this job. Job Listing ID: 4566963, https://worksourceoregon.org/