Fall Field Crew: Forest Health & Restoration

Association for Fire Ecology; Wallonië; Sur place; EUR 34 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ecological Services LLC is seeking dedicated field crew members for the Fall Season to support forest health, fuels reduction, prescribed fire, and watershed restoration in backcountry terrain near Leavenworth, WA.

Positions involve 8–10 hour days in varied weather, with hands-on field work and safety as the top priority. Applicants should be ready for strenuous outdoor labor and carry gear to satisfy crew needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform strenuous physical labor for 8–10 hours a day in rough, steep, and variable backcountry terrain and changing weather conditions.
• Able to lift, carry, and pack up to 45–50 lbs.
• Strong work ethic, reliable attendance, positive attitude, and commitment to crew safety.
• Must provide own sturdy, leather work boots; PPE provided as discussed.

Responsabilités

• Forestry & fuels reduction: thin small-diameter trees, limbing, bucking, hand-piling to improve forest structure and reduce wildfire risk.
• Prescribed fire operations: prepare burn units, participate in prescribed burns as conditions permit.
• Riparian & ecological restoration: assist with fall plantings, native revegetation, and basic stream restoration tasks.
• Tool & equipment care: safely operate and maintain chainsaws, brushcutters, hand tools, and drip torches.
• Safety & teamwork: maintain crew communication, situational awareness, and comply with JHAs and PPE guidelines.

Connaissances

Physical endurance

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Chainsaw operation

Foot travel and field fitness

Outils

Chainsaws

Hand tools

Drip torches

Description du poste

Ecological Services LLC is seeking dedicated field crew members for the Fall Season to support forest health, fuels reduction, prescribed fire, and watershed restoration in backcountry terrain near Leavenworth, WA.

Positions involve 8–10 hour days in varied weather, with hands-on field work and safety as the top priority. Applicants should be ready for strenuous outdoor labor and carry gear to satisfy crew needs.