Forestry Groundsman: Field Ops & Safety

Ctl Fm; Stockton, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per-Diem

Lodging

Job summary

CTL Forest Management – A Ceres Company is seeking a Groundsman to support forestry operations in Stockton, CA. The role involves outdoor labor, assisting logging crews, vegetation management, and environmental restoration tasks.

You will handle hand tools, chainsaws (as qualified), and light equipment while maintaining safety and productivity on site. Candidates should be able to lift 50 lbs, work year-round in varying weather, and hold a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Experience in logging, forestry, landscaping, or general outdoor labor preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• Strong situational awareness in hazardous environments.
• Regularly lift 50 lbs or more.
• Work outdoors year-round in varying weather.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Support logging and forestry operations including clearing, limbing, bucking support, and vegetative debris handling.
• Assist with site prep for vegetation management, fuels reduction, and revegetation projects.
• Operate hand tools and light equipment including chainsaws (as qualified), pole saws, weed eaters, and brush cutting tools.
• Assist equipment operators and crew members with daily production tasks.
• Support loading, unloading, staging, and transport of logs, materials, and equipment.
• Follow all safety practices, OSHA requirements, and worksite rules.
• Work in difficult or hazardous environments including steep terrain, dense vegetation, post-fire landscapes, and extreme weather.
• Complete assigned work efficiently and within project timelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow written and verbal instructions for task completion.
• Work effectively with foremen, supervisors, and coworkers.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of field operations.

Skills

Outdoor labor

Following instructions

Safety awareness

Punctuality

Tools

Chainsaw

Job description

CTL Forest Management – A Ceres Company is seeking a Groundsman to support forestry operations in Stockton, CA. The role involves outdoor labor, assisting logging crews, vegetation management, and environmental restoration tasks.

You will handle hand tools, chainsaws (as qualified), and light equipment while maintaining safety and productivity on site. Candidates should be able to lift 50 lbs, work year-round in varying weather, and hold a valid driver’s license.