We are seeking Seasonal Forestry Technicians to join our team for the Spring/Summer. Position is temporary. No experience required, we will train.
We are a vegetative management company that controls invasive plants through a variety of techniques. Our team utilizes a variety of chemical and mechanical means to control target vegetation.
Our work is on a project by project basis. We travel throughout North Western PA and Eastern Ohio to different jobsites. Own transportation is a must or if you live near Mars, PA, we can provide transportation in company vehicles. Hotels are covered by the company and a daily stipend for food is provided. Work is 100% travel based.
Job Duties
-Mixing, loading, applying chemical solutions
- Identifying target plants
- Carrying a 30 # backpack sprayer
- Working outside, over sometimes steep, rocky or flat terrain. We do not work in the rain.
-Operating ATV's
- Operating Chainsaws and Brush cutters
REQUIRED SKILLS
-Interpersonal Relationships/Customer Service – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships with employees, representatives from other departments and organizations, and the public.
-Judgement/Decision Making –Uses logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate situations and exercise good judgment to make appropriate decisions. Ability to follow directions and complete tasks safely
-Time Management - Ability to plan and organize daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology.
REQUIRED ABILITIES
-Communication – Ability to communicate ideas effectively. Ability to listen and understand directions, information and ideas presented verbally and in writing. Ability to handle a variety of customer service issues with tact and diplomacy in a confidential manner.
-Manual Labor - Ability to perform manual labor for long periods of time. Physically demanding position.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mars, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road