Sawyer-Forestry Technician

Colorado Springs CO

Description

Curious about the Forestry Industry? Enjoy working outdoors? Available to travel for various projects throughout Colorado and surrounding states? Have NWCG S 130/190 Wildlife training and/or NWCG s-212 certification or willing to get certified? Tired of seasonal work? If you meet one or more of the items above, I want to speak with you! Markit! Forestry is the leader in Forest Management and we are Growing! We are hiring for Forestry Sawyer's. In this position you will be a member of Markit! Forestry’s sawyer team you will be working on forest health, forest fuels reduction, post-fire rehabilitation, and defensible space projects on private, state and federal lands. Markit! Forestry Management is currently seeking full-time sawyers. Location: Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado; projects may be located in Colorado, and surrounding states Including Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and California. Travel: 75-90% Duties: • Chainsaw Operation – felling operations, directional felling, hazard felling, limbing and bucking • Slash management – lop-and-scatter, chipping operations, and hauling material • Erosion Control – contour felling, LEB creation and installation • Assisting with project layout and marking • Chainsaw and tool maintenance • General forestry labor • Understand and implement different cutting prescriptions • Direct sub-contractors to perform fuels mitigation practices and cutting prescriptions Requirements: • At least 18 years of age • Ability to travel is a must for this position and will include extended periods on the road, dependent on current ongoing projects • Holding a National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) S-212, or equivalent certificate. Non-certified professionals with over two years of experience in forestry and logging operations will be considered. If lacking S-212, will achieve certification within one year of hiring • Physically fit and able to handle back country hikes with heavy gear loads in elevations ranging from 6,000 to +10,000 feet. Frequently away from vehicles or amenities for the entire course of the day. • Possess a valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to acquire one upon employment • Have the ability and desire to perform strenuous outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions, away from amenities for entire day • Ability to relocate to other Markit! regional offices is not required but would be beneficial Preferred Background & Experience: • NWCG S 130/190 Wildfire Training • Saw mechanic experience • 1 to 2 years of outdoor work experience in forest management and restoration activities • Pursuing an associates or bachelor’s degree in forestry or related natural resources field • Accurate tree species identification • English/Spanish Bilingual • Able to calculate basal area • Experience working with helicopter logging • Experience operating Heavy Equipment, including logging machinery, or willingness to learn • First aid, CPR, Wilderness First Aid, or other medical certifications • Background in Sawyer certification For immediate consideration, please submit your updated resume with full contact details to [email protected] or visit our website to apply and to learn more about Markit! Forestry.