Forestry Technician: Timber Cruising & Harvest Layout

mge; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Health Coverage for Employee &

Dependents

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Days

401k – 4% Match

Lodging available

Job summary

Mountain Engineering seeks Forestry Technicians to perform timber cruising, marking, and unit layout for harvest operations in California. You will collaborate with Registered Foresters and agencies to ensure compliance with forest practice rules while collecting GIS data and mapping site conditions.

The role involves hiking rugged terrains, driving 4x4s, and maintaining accurate records. Lodging is available, and a clear driving record plus pre-employment screening are required for employment.

Qualifications

• Proficient with GPS and handheld data collection devices.
• Strong knowledge of tree biology and timber cruising.
• Familiarity with timber harvest processes and California Forest Practice Rules.
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Field Maps (ESRI), and FSCruiser.
• Ability to navigate in rural and forested areas using a compass.
• Attention to detail for data accuracy and technical requirements.
• Ability to hike three miles of uneven terrain carrying up to 20 pounds in one hour.
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude.
• Clean driving record and ability to pass driving test; pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

GPS proficiency

Tree biology knowledge

California Forest Practice Rules

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Field Maps ESRI

FSCruiser

Navigation

Data accuracy

Driving record

Pre-employment screening

Tools

FSCruiser

Field Maps (ESRI)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

GPS handheld devices

Range Finder

Job description

Mountain Engineering seeks Forestry Technicians to perform timber cruising, marking, and unit layout for harvest operations in California. You will collaborate with Registered Foresters and agencies to ensure compliance with forest practice rules while collecting GIS data and mapping site conditions.

The role involves hiking rugged terrains, driving 4x4s, and maintaining accurate records. Lodging is available, and a clear driving record plus pre-employment screening are required for employment.