Forestry Heavy Equipment Operator - Travel Projects

Energy Jobline ZR; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Markit! is seeking a Forestry Equipment Operator to support multiple projects across California and surrounding states. The role involves operating heavy forestry machinery, performing chainsaw felling, and managing slash operations, with frequent travel and overnight stays.

You will work under the Project Foreman and Superintendent, maintaining equipment, adhering to safety standards, and participating in site maintenance training. Strong outdoor endurance and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience operating heavy machinery in the forestry industry.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record.
• Must pass pre-employment background check.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Willing to travel 50–75% (potentially up to 100%) and spend multiple overnights at project sites.
• Able to perform strenuous outdoor work in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate Markit!’s heavy forestry equipment (e.g., skidder, feller buncher, log loader, harvester, delimber, masticator, tracked skidder, dozer, excavator, chipper) as needed.
• Perform chainsaw felling, including directional felling, limbing and bucking.
• Manage slash operations (lop-and-scatter, chipping, hauling).
• Conduct road work, excavation, lifting, site clean-up; ensure safe, efficient workflow.
• Complete daily inspections and coordinate repairs with the Fleet Department.
• Adhere to safety standards and promote safety culture on site.
• Participate in weekly job site maintenance training.
• Perform equipment repairs and maintenance as required.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Forestry industry experience

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

Skidder

Feller Buncher

Log Loader

Harvester

Delimber

Masticator

Tracked Skidder

Dozer

Excavator

Chipper

Job description

Markit! is seeking a Forestry Equipment Operator to support multiple projects across California and surrounding states. The role involves operating heavy forestry machinery, performing chainsaw felling, and managing slash operations, with frequent travel and overnight stays.

You will work under the Project Foreman and Superintendent, maintaining equipment, adhering to safety standards, and participating in site maintenance training. Strong outdoor endurance and teamwork are essential.