What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator/Forestry Worker position at Fox Forestry?
Fox Forestry in Orland, ME is currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator/Forestry Specialist to join our team Candidates should have experience operating a excavator, skid steer, and chainsaw. We will train the right person about the forestry industry. We do a lot of work on the outer islands and applicants must being willing to spend occasional over nights.
Required Skills and Knowledge:
- Heavy equipment operation
- Class B license
Responsibilities:
- Operate heavy equipment as needed.
- Fell trees, and clear brush using a variety of tools including, chainsaws, hand saws, etc.
- Prune diseased and or undesirable trees using appropriate pruning tools.
- Perform a variety of tasks imperative to maintain forested land.
- Planting and managing seedlings, using the proper tools, such as, mattock planting hoe, and dribbles.
Qualifications:
- Class B License required
- Previous heavy equipment experience is a must
- Previous forestry experience preferred
- Must be able to work individually and as a team
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Previous climbing experience helpful
- Outstanding customer focus and flexibility
- Strong analysis and critical thinking skills
- Deadline and detail-oriented
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $ $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24