Forestry Equipment Operator — Travel-Heavy, Year-Round

Markit! Forestry Management LLC; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance including medical, (d

Dental and vision

Retirement with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Markit! Forestry seeks a skilled groundsman/forestry equipment operator for year-round projects across Colorado. Responsibilities include running heavy machinery, chainsaw operations, and site maintenance while coordinating with foremen and the superintendent.

You will follow safety standards, participate in weekly training, and perform routine repairs. Must be capable of extended fieldwork with lifting, outdoor work in varied weather, and bilingual ability is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience operating heavy machinery; forestry preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must pass pre-employment background check.
• English required; bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate Markit!’s heavy forestry equipment on each project.
• Perform chainsaw felling: directional felling, limbing, bucking.
• Manage slash operations: lop-and-scatter, chipping, hauling.
• Conduct road work, excavation, site cleanup as needed.
• Adhere to safety standards and promote safe practices.

Skills

Heavy machinery

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Bilingual

Problem-solving

Job description

Markit! Forestry seeks a skilled groundsman/forestry equipment operator for year-round projects across Colorado. Responsibilities include running heavy machinery, chainsaw operations, and site maintenance while coordinating with foremen and the superintendent.

You will follow safety standards, participate in weekly training, and perform routine repairs. Must be capable of extended fieldwork with lifting, outdoor work in varied weather, and bilingual ability is a plus.