Forestry Technician: Field Data & Timber Marking Path

Madison Gas and Electric Company; Quincy (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Paid Vacation

7 Paid Holidays

5 Paid Sick Days

401k – 4% Match

Job summary

Mountain Engineering seeks Forestry Technicians to perform timber cruising, unit layout, and flagging within California forestlands, coordinating with foresters and agencies to ensure compliant, efficient operations.

The role involves data collection, GIS work, and field navigation across rough terrain, with lodging availability and a path toward professional forester licensure. A strong outdoors aptitude and readiness for travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient with GPS and handheld data collection devices.
• Strong knowledge of tree biology, timber cruising.
• Familiarity with timber harvest processes and California Forest Practice Rules.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Field Maps (ESRI), and FSCruiser.
• Ability to navigate in rural and forested areas using a compass.
• Attention to data accuracy and technical requirements.
• Ability to hike three miles of uneven terrain carrying up to 20 pounds within one hour.
• CLEAN DRIVING RECORD REQUIRED, with the ability to pass a basic company-administered driving test.
• Pre-employment substance screening required.

Responsibilities

• Flagging and marking unit boundaries and stream zones
• Timber marking, timber cruising, and timber harvest unit layout/design
• Collecting and mapping data (GIS/GPS)
• Traverse uneven terrain on foot and operate 4x4 vehicles
• Identifying hazard trees, tree decay, disease, and defects
• Other duties as assigned based on operational needs

Skills

GPS proficiency

Tree biology

Timber cruising

Data accuracy

Stamina

Driving test readiness

Attention to detail

Compass navigation

Tools

Field Maps (ESRI)

FSCruiser

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Mountain Engineering seeks Forestry Technicians to perform timber cruising, unit layout, and flagging within California forestlands, coordinating with foresters and agencies to ensure compliant, efficient operations.

The role involves data collection, GIS work, and field navigation across rough terrain, with lodging availability and a path toward professional forester licensure. A strong outdoors aptitude and readiness for travel are essential.