Forest and Conservation Worker Job Description Template

Job title

Forest and Conservation Worker

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable forest and conservation worker to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will plant seedlings, thin trees and clear brush and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Plant seedlings
• Thin trees and clear brush
• Remove invasive plants
• Build and maintain trails
• Control erosion
• Mark trees and boundaries
• Support fire prevention projects
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of tree planting and chainsaw and brush cutting
• Stamina and teamwork
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• Sawyer certification
• Wilderness first aid
• Wildland firefighter training (S-130/S-190)
• Experience with planting bars and hoedads

Skills

• Trail construction
• Plant identification
• Erosion control
• Map and GPS use
• Resilience
• Safety awareness

Work environment and schedule

Workers are outdoors in forests and parks, often in rugged terrain and remote areas, in all weather. Work is often seasonal, with some crews camping in the field for days at a time.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.