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Worksource Oregon Forestry Workers in Medford, Oregon
Employer is looking to fill 20 Forestry Worker positions. This is a temporary, full-time seasonal position
from 4/1/2026 to 12/15/2026.
Requirements: At least 18 due to insurance. 3 months Commercial Brushsaw/Chainsaw experience.
Applicants willing and qualified to perform work described and be available for the entire period
specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment.
Employer Note: No minimum education requirement. Begin/report to work: Medford, Jackson County,
OR 97501 at $18.63/hr. Employer will transport workers daily between report to work address and
additional worksites: (Tentative Itinerary - continue throughout various counties/areas) within the States
of: CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, SD, WA, WY. Show proof of legal authority to work in the U.S.
Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco free work zone. All work will be done with employer provided tools, supplies and
equipment without charge or deposit.
Job Duties: Raising and Transporting seedlings, sort tree seedlings, discarding substandard seedlings,
according to standard charts or verbal instructions. Plant: Seedlings/trees, Spray or inject vegetation with
insecticides to kill insects or to protect against disease or with herbicides to reduce competing vegetation,
or to enhance growth. Trim trees or other vegetation; cut trees or logs. Pile, chip or lop and Scatter
created slash. Maintain equipment to be used in the field. If necessary (only in the event of an unforeseen
fire) and under the direct supervision of Fire Suppression Officers or Forestry Technicians: minor
suppression via clearing/disposing of brush and piling and digging line/constructing "fire breaks"
(manually digging small trench as needed). Incidental driving possible and other related Forestry Worker
activities as per SOC/OES 45-4011 (onetonline.org). Walk substantially (up to 15 miles/day), also stoop,
bend while carrying a pack (up to 50lbs) thru rough terrain (non-trail). Work is performed outdoors,
exposed to weather; be capable of doing physically strenuous labor for long hours, occasionally in
extreme heat or cold.
Hours: Monday-Friday 6:00AM-3:00PM. Offering 40 (plus) hours per week; not including applicable
lunch and/or breaks. Possible weekend/holiday work. Start/end times, offered hours and/or overtime could
vary as they may be dependent upon other factors such as project/schedule/service needs, weather, and
commute time between worksites (if applicable).
Variable weather conditions apply; hours may fluctuate, possible downtime and/or overtime. The
worker will be offered a total number of work hours equal to at least three-fourths of the workdays of
each 12-week period.
Wage: $18.63/Hour up to possible $25.15/Hour OT $27.95/Hour up to possible $37.73/Hour. Wage may
vary based on Experience and/or location worked. Will use a single workweek as its standard for
computing wages due. Wage paid every two weeks. All deductions required by law will be made by the
employer as well as any further tax withholding or other reasonable deduction(s) authorized by the
worker. At Employer's sole discretion: possible raises and/or bonuses based on individual factors such as
work performance or skill (not guaranteed); possible cash advances.