Forest and Conservation Workers

Reforestation Solutions is hiring 48 temporary Forestry Workers for a seasonal role in Smyrna, GA, from October 1, 2024, to June 5, 2025. The job involves planting tree seedlings and maintaining vegetation across various states. Workers must be physically fit, able to walk up to 15 miles daily, and carry heavy packs. The position offers a wage of $12.35 per hour, with potential overtime and benefits.
About the position

Reforestation Solutions, Inc. is seeking to fill 48 Forestry Worker positions for a temporary, full-time seasonal role. The employment period is from October 1, 2024, to June 5, 2025. Workers will report to 3040 Highlands Pkwy SE, STE B, Smyrna, Cobb County, GA 30080, with a starting wage of $12.35 per hour. The employer will provide daily transportation between the reporting address and various worksites across multiple states, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. The primary duties of the Forestry Workers include hand planting tree seedlings, maintaining surrounding vegetation through trimming, clearing, pruning, thinning, and removing debris. Workers will also be responsible for spraying or injecting herbicides to control competing vegetation, identifying and removing diseased or undesirable trees using power saws or hand saws, and selecting trees for cutting based on specific markings, sizes, types, or grades. This role requires physical stamina as work is performed outdoors, often in varying weather conditions, and may involve strenuous labor for extended periods, including walking up to 15 miles a day while carrying packs weighing up to 50 pounds through rough terrain. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with the potential for 40+ hours per week, excluding breaks. Weekend and holiday work may be required depending on project needs, weather conditions, and travel time between worksites. The employer complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage regulations and overtime pay, which is calculated at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 in a week. Workers must be at least 18 years old, provide proof of legal work authorization in the U.S., and adhere to a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free work environment. On-the-job training is available, and no minimum education requirement is specified.

Responsibilities
• Hand plant tree seedlings.
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• Maintain surrounding vegetation by trimming, clearing, pruning, thinning, and removing debris.
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• Spray or inject herbicides to reduce competing vegetation.
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• Identify diseased or undesirable trees and remove them using power saws or hand saws.
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• Select cut trees according to markings, sizes, types, or grades.
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• Perform other related Forestry Worker activities as per SOC/OES 45-4011.

Requirements
• Must be 18 years or older due to travel requirements.
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• Must show proof of legal authority to work in the U.S.
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• Ability to perform physically strenuous labor for long hours, occasionally in extreme heat or cold.
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• Must be able to walk substantially (up to 15 miles/day) and carry a pack (up to 50lbs) through rough terrain.
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• No minimum education requirement; on-the-job training available.

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Benefits
• Health and Welfare benefits may apply.
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• Possible raises and/or bonuses based on individual performance or skill.
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• Transportation and subsistence provided during travel.
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• Optional shared housing available at no cost to the worker.