FWH | Farm Driver/Laborer – Waimanalo

HTM Contractors; Waimanalo (HI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

80 hours PTO

10 paid holidays

Birthday pay after one year

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match up to 4% and

Profit sharing

Job summary

Firewood Hawaii is seeking a reliable Driver/Laborer to join a team producing and delivering premium, sustainably sourced firewood and charcoal across Hawaiʻi. The role involves processing, equipment operation, deliveries, inventory, and yard maintenance at our Waimānalo farm.

You will operate forklifts and construction equipment as needed, lift heavy loads, and provide friendly customer service during deliveries. Safety and teamwork are emphasized in a dynamic outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving abstract required.
• Chainsaw experience or willingness to complete training.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and repeatedly lift at least 80 pounds throughout the shift.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Dependable, punctual, hardworking, and able to meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow instructions and established safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Cut, split, and stack firewood.
• Operate chainsaws and processing equipment.
• Deliver firewood and charcoal to residential and commercial customers.
• Load, transport, and unload products safely.
• Represent Firewood Hawaii professionally during customer deliveries.
• Assist other divisions with driving and general labor assignments when needed.
• Mow grass and clear vegetation.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized outdoor work areas.
• Assist with light handyman and facility repairs.
• Organize materials, products, tools, and inventory.

Skills

Physical stamina

Dependable

Safety conscious

Tools

Forklifts

Excavators

Backhoes

Skid steers

Job description

Join Firewood Hawaii as a Driver / Laborer and become part of a hardworking team producing and delivering premium, sustainably sourced firewood and charcoal.

Firewood Hawaii serves residential and commercial customers throughout Hawai?i, including campers, backyard gatherings, and restaurants that rely on dependable products and service.

We are looking for a reliable, physically capable individual who enjoys outdoor work, operates equipment safely, and takes pride in completing a variety of daily assignments.

This is a hands‑on position involving firewood processing, equipment operation, deliveries, inventory, and yard maintenance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Firewood Processing & Production

Cut, split, and stack firewood.

Operate chainsaws and firewood processing equipment.

Package and label firewood products.

Track and organize firewood inventory.

Lift, carry, and stack wood weighing at least 80 pounds repeatedly throughout the workday.

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

Operate forklifts, excavators, backhoes, and skid steers as assigned.

Perform daily Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR) before operating trucks or equipment.

Keep vehicles, equipment, and tools clean and serviceable.

Report maintenance or equipment concerns promptly to the Fleet and Facility Manager through the DVIR process.

Follow all equipment safety procedures and required protective equipment standards.

Delivery & Customer Service

Deliver firewood and charcoal to residential and commercial customers.

Load, transport, and unload products safely.

Represent Firewood Hawaii professionally during customer deliveries.

Assist other divisions with driving and general labor assignments when needed.

Yard & Facility Maintenance

Mow grass and clear vegetation.

Maintain clean, safe, and organized outdoor work areas.

Assist with light handyman and facility repairs.

Organize materials, products, tools, and inventory.

Complete general labor assignments based on daily operational needs.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work outdoors in heat, rain, mud, dust, and direct sunlight.

Remain standing, walking, bending, lifting, and moving throughout the shift.

Perform repetitive lifting and physical material handling.

Wear required personal protective equipment and follow all safety procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Valid driver's license with a clean driving abstract required.

Chainsaw experience or willingness to complete training.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and repeatedly lift at least 80 pounds throughout the shift.

Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Dependable, punctual, hardworking, and able to meet deadlines.

Ability to follow instructions and established safety procedures.

Willingness to assist with a variety of production, driving, and maintenance duties.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Firewood production or logging.

Tree services or landscaping.

Farming or agricultural operations.

Demolition or heavy civil construction.

Previous experience in these areas is helpful but not required.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

PAY: $23.00 Hourly -Weekly pay

Medical and dental coverage available with employee contribution; eligibility begins after four weeks averaging 20 or more hours per week

80 hours of annual PTO

10 paid holidays

Birthday pay after one year

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match up to 4% after one year; profit sharing

ABOUT HTM GROUP

HTM Group provides diversified services across construction, civil site work, environmental services, transportation, manufacturing, and specialized trades throughout Hawaii. Our companies include HTM Contractors, Inc., HTM Services, Hawaii Works, Inc., HI Waste MFG, Firewood Hawaii, and HI-LUX Customs.

OUR MISSION & VISION

Mission: To provide quality diversified services in Hawaii. By working safe, communicating, and completing your project in a timely manner through teamwork.

Vision: To be the most sought out after diversified service contractor in the State of Hawaii. Known for our knowledge and using the most cutting-edge equipment in the market to complete any challenging projects that come our way.

COMPANY CULTURE

Humble - We learn, not brag

Teamwork - We've got each other's backs

Accountability - We own what we say and do

Solution-Driven - We fix problems, not complain about them

GWC: We hire people who Get it, Want it, and have the Capacity to do it

The position is based at our Waimanalo farm.

The Honolulu address is for in-person applications only.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

HTM Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable federal or Hawaii law.