Silviculture worker

• Location Duncan, BCV9L 5J2
• Work location On the road
• Salary$25.00 to $45.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 8 to 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Term or contractPart time leading to full time
• Day, Weekend
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits: Other benefits
• vacancies 5 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3649016

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

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Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Wet/damp
• Hot

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate power tools to thin and space trees
• Prune trees
• Cut weeds and undergrowth
• Apply chemicals
• Fight forest fires

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• S-100 basic fire suppression and safety training
• First Aid Certificate
• Chainsaw Safety Training
• Chainsaw operation training
• Provincial licence/certification to apply chemical fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Chain saw

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Walking

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Safety vest
• Gloves

Personal suitability

• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available