Forestry Technician - Heavy Equipment & Fire Control

Washburn County, WI; Shell Lake (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Wishalicious in Spooner is seeking a full-time Forestry Equipment Operator to support forest management tasks, including timber sale activities, road layout, and fire control. This position works under the supervision of the Forest Administrator and assists in all areas of forest operations in various weather conditions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment, and proficiency with GPS/GIS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
• Experience with fire control and GPS/GIS software.
• Degree in natural resources preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with timber sale marking, boundaries, cruising, road layout, scaling, and timber sale contract enforcement.
• Operate equipment in support of silviculture, recreation and other activities.
• Perform fire control duties.
• Mow and maintain wildlife openings and trails.
• Operate GPS equipment and GIS software.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Fire suppression

GPS usage

Map & compass use

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Degree in natural resources preferred

Tools

Dozer

Grader

Tractor

Brush hog mower

ATV

GPS units

GIS software

Job description

Wishalicious in Spooner is seeking a full-time Forestry Equipment Operator to support forest management tasks, including timber sale activities, road layout, and fire control. This position works under the supervision of the Forest Administrator and assists in all areas of forest operations in various weather conditions.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment, and proficiency with GPS/GIS.