Tree Planters

Four Seasons Forestry Services, Inc., Chehalis, WA, needs 25 temporary (01/01/27 – 04/01/27) and full-time Tree Planters to work at various jobsites in the following Washington counties: Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Clallam, Mason, Thurston, Pierce, King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, Ferry, Stevens, Lincoln, Lewis, Pacific, Wahkiakum, Klickitat, Cowlitz, Clark, Skamania, and Yamika; and in the following Oregon counties: Marion, Yamhill, Clackamas, Columbia, Tillamook, Washington, Multnomah and Clatsop. Plant tree seedlings by hand on steep and uneven terrain (5%-60% slopes) through brush on soft to loose soils and rocky ground. Clear planting spots manually by removing debris and vegetation. Dig planting holes using a shovel. Place seedling trees correctly in the soil and cover roots to ensure proper growth. Carry bags of seedlings weighing approximately 50lbs over steep, remote, and mountainous terrain. Perform repetitive planting motions continuously throughout the workday. Follow contract guidelines planting trees per acre. Planting productivity standards during planting season: End of 1st week: 800 trees per 7-hour day. End of 2nd week: 900 trees per 7-hour day. End of 3rdweek: 1,000 trees per 7-hour day. Must have 3 months experience in commercial forestry work. No educational requirements. Work is physically demanding and performed entirely outdoors. Job requires lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling and walking long distances on steep slopes. Exposure to rain, cold, heat, wind, insects and rugged terrain. Must be able to plant the following number of trees in a 7-hour day: End of 1st week: 800 trees per 7-hour day. End of 2nd week: 900 trees per 7-hour day. End of 3rd week: 1,000 trees per 7-hour day. OJT provided. The wage range is: $19.90p/h -$23.11p/h. The rate of pay will be determined by the county in which the work is actually performed. Overtime pay at time and a half will be paid for any hours worked above 40 per week. General schedule of 35h/w, 7am-4pm, Mon-Fri. Overtime hours, including weekend work, may be available but is not guaranteed. Applicants may be offered higher than the advertised wage rate due to experience or merit. The employer will use a single workweek as its standard for computing wages due. Workers will be paid on a bi-weekly basis. The employer will make all deductions from workers’ paychecks that are required by law. No deductions not required by law will be made. If relocating for the position, the cost of transportation and subsistence to the place of employment will be reimbursed, if half of the employment period is completed. This reimbursement will be calculated by the exact cost of the transportation expenses by airplane or bus fare, as well as subsistence expenses calculated at the minimum amount of $16.78 per 24-hour period of travel and the maximum amount of $68.00 per day. Return transportation and subsistence will be provided if the employment period is completed, or if dismissed early. The employer will provide daily transportation to and from the jobsite. When required by travel distances, optional hotel accommodations are provided by Four Seasons Forestry Services, Inc. at no cost to the worker. The employer will reimburse the H-2B worker in the first workweek for all visa, visa processing, border crossing, and other related fees that are to the benefit of the employer. All tools, supplies, and equipment required to perform the job will be provided to workers at no charge. The employer guarantees to offer work for hours equal to at least three-fourths of the workdays in each 12-week period. Inquire about or apply for the position at the WorkSource Washington Lewis County Office, 151 NE Hampe Way, Chehalis, WA 98532, Tel: 360-748-2360. Four Seasons Forestry Services, Inc. may be contacted via telephone number: 360-520-1703.