Tree Planters

Number of Workers Requested:  23

Manual itinerant work planting and fertilizing pine seedlings to reforest and maintain timberlands by hand or machine. Workers will transport seedling and plant trees by hand using a dibble planting tool. Workers will also plant trees on mechanical planter being pulled by a tractor. This work is done in cut over forest lands on ground and/or wet area. Attention must be paid to spacing, soil and shade requirements. Must be able to sort tree seedlings, discarding substandard seedlings according to verbal instructions. Place seedlings in hole and pack soil firmly around plant using foot and planting tool, covering roots with soil and compressing the loose soil around the seedlings. Will perform pre-commercial thinning, prune trees on the ground and mow. Clean up and maintain equipment during contract period. Must be pleasant with others on the job and have a cooperative attitude. Must be respectful of leadership and pay attention to detail. Must complete work tasks. Must comply with all safety requirements and briefings. These jobs involve propagating, protecting, and managing forest tracts. Workers who apply for and obtain, or currently hold a FLC or FLCE certificate of registration with driving authorized by the USDOL Wage and Hour Division during the employment period may transport workers, count and check, and may be offered additional work hours.