Forestry Land Clearing Summer Intern

Casella Construction, Inc.; Town of Pittsford (NY); On-site; USD 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on field experience

Compensation at $24.00/hr

Opportunity to learn forestry operations

Job summary

A family-owned contractor in New England is offering a Summer Internship in Land Clearing starting in Spring/Summer 2026. Interns will gain hands-on experience in Vegetation Management, working with tools such as chainsaws and hand tools. Responsibilities include assisting with clearing operations and maintaining equipment. Candidates should be currently enrolled in a relevant Forestry degree program, with a strong interest in nature and outdoor work. This is a paid position at $24.00/hr for 8-12 weeks of 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to listen and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clearing operations.
• Maintain and operate forestry equipment.
• Prepare daily activity reports.
• Participate in safety and training meetings.

Skills

Interest in utility vegetation management

Passion for nature and the environment

Ability to work in a team

Education

Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program in Forestry

Tools

Chainsaws

Hand tools

Herbicide backpack sprayers

Job description

About Casella Construction: Founded in 1987 by brothers Doug and John Casella, Casella Construction has grown to be one of the largest family‑owned civil and heavy highway contractors in New England. Our strength is in our team, who we continue to invest in and depend on to help expand critical areas of our business, including:

• Utility Installation
• Commercial Site Development
• Demolition
• Land Clearing
• Aggregate
• Transportation
• Fleet Maintenance (On & Off Road)

Internship Overview

Casella Construction is offering a Summer Internship in Land Clearing—an opportunity to join us in the Spring/Summer of 2026 for our Paid Internship. This internship will focus on honing your practical skills and field experience in Vegetation Management within the Forestry Land Clearing Team.

Our internship program aligns with your school’s curriculum. Learn firsthand what it takes to start and finish a project and enhance your knowledge of what you learned in the classroom.You'll get hands‑on experience learning management functions, forestry and land clearing skills, and tasks such as:

• Proper tree identification, herbicide, and felling techniques
• Advancement in chainsaw operating technique
• Substantial field experience in Utility Vegetation Management

Responsibilities

• Assist with clearing operations
• Properly maintain and operate equipment (hand tools, chainsaws, axes, winches, and ropes).
• Support field crews with material handling
• Help prepare daily activity reports and complete daily paperwork in a timely manner
• Participate in safety and training meetings as required.
• Help maintain site cleanliness
• Support inventory of clearing tools and supplies
• Follow Curriculum of your school to fulfill the goals of your internship

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program in Forestry or related fields
• Strong interest in utility vegetation management
• A passion for nature, the environment, and the great outdoors.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to work on a team.
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow instructions.
• Interest in working outdoors in all weather conditions.

What You'll Gain

• Knowledge of day‑to‑day Forestry Operations with an emphasis in hands‑in Vegetation Management
• Hands‑on experience with hand tools, chainsaws, axes, winches, herbicide backpack sprayers, and ropes
• Insight into the development and implementation of proper tree felling procedures

Compensation and Benefits

Our Spring / Summer 2026 Internships are 8-12 weeks, 40 hours or more per week and generally start in the May / June timeframe (start and end dates are flexible based on your availability).

Hourly Hiring Range

$24.00/hr.

This range reflects the base pay reasonably expected to offer for this position at the time of posting, considering current market conditions and industry benchmarks. Final and individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job‑related reasons.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.