Arborist Sawyer
Job Location:
Colorado Springs, CO - USA
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Job Summary
Markit! Forestry is looking to gather qualified applicants to fill arborist sawyer roles.
Summary: As a member of Markit! Forestrys 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! is positively changing the way forests are managed and the Sawyer plays an impactful role in the success of our projects and progress. We are looking for career minded individuals who are dedicated to reliably making a difference in the Forestry industry.
Location: Headquartered in Colorado Springs Colorado; projects will be located in Colorado and possibly New Mexico.
Travel: 75-90%
What Youll Be Doing:
- Chainsaw Operation felling operations directional felling hazard felling limbing and bucking.
- Slash management lop-and-scatter chipping operations and hauling material.
- Climbing rigging and roping.
- 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 21 years of age.
- A valid drivers license or ability to acquire one upon employment.
- 1 to 2 years of outdoor work experience in forest management and restoration activities.
- Ability to travel is a must for this position and will include extended periods on the road dependent on current ongoing projects.
- 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 still be considered.
- Physically fit able to bend squat and lift up to 50 pounds and able to handle back country hikes with heavy gear loads in elevations ranging from 6000 to 10000 feet. Frequently away from vehicles or amenities for the entire course of the day.
- Ability and desire to perform strenuous outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions away from amenities for entire day.
Preferred Background & Experience:
- NWCG S 130/190 Wildfire Training.
- ISA certification.
- Electrical hazard tree trimming certification.
- Saw mechanic experience.
- An associates or bachelors degree in forestry or related natural resources field current enrollment in a forestry degree program or similar is acceptable.
- Ability to accurately identify tree species .
- Ability to calculate basal area.
- Experience working with helicopter logging.
- Experience operating Heavy Equipment such as logging machinery and/or willingness to learn.
- First aid CPR Wilderness First Aid or other medical certifications.
- Background in Sawyer certification.
Language:
- English required.
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
Benefits:
- Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications:
- Entry-level $22-25 per hour
- Mid-level $25-28per hour
- High-level $28-31 per hour
- Annual reviews.
- Health insurance including medical dental and vision.
- Supplementary insurance including life short and long term insurance.
- Paid holidays vacation and personal time.
- Retirement with company match.
- Company provided training for career advancement.
Markit! Forestry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Markit! executes sustainable forestry management and habitat improvement projects throughout the southwestern United States to prevent naturally occurring threats to natural resources and community...
