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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring Forestry Sawyers to join field crews working on forest health, fuels reduction, post-fire rehabilitation, and defensible-space projects. This is a hands-on, physically demanding role that requires regular travel and extended field stays.

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What You’ll Do

• Operate chainsaws for felling, directional felling, hazard felling, limbing and bucking
• Perform slash management: lop-and-scatter, chipping operations, and hauling material
• Climb, rig, and rope to safely remove hazardous or targeted trees
• Install erosion-control measures including contour felling and LEB creation/installation
• Assist with project layout, marking, and directing subcontractors to meet cutting prescriptions
• Maintain chainsaws and hand tools; perform general forestry labor as assigned
• Implement cutting prescriptions and safety procedures on varied project sites

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Location & Travel

• Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO. Projects may occur throughout Colorado and nearby states (e.g., WY, UT, NM, AZ, NV, CA).
• Travel: approximately 75–90% (extended periods on the road and multi-day field assignments are possible)

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Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age (role may require age 21+ for safety/regulatory reasons)
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one upon hire
• 1–2 years of outdoor work experience in forest management, restoration, logging, or similar fields
• Physically fit: able to bend, squat, lift up to 50 lbs, and complete backcountry hikes with heavy gear at elevations of 6,000–10,000+ ft
• Willingness to perform strenuous outdoor work in variable weather and away from amenities for entire days
• NWCG S-212 (or equivalent) preferred; non-certified applicants with 2+ years’ relevant experience will be considered. If hired without S-212, Confidential Client may support obtaining certification within the first year.

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Preferred Qualifications

• NWCG S-130/190 wildfire training
• ISA certification or electrical hazard tree-trimming certification
• Saw mechanic experience or formal Sawyer certifications
• Experience with helicopter logging or heavy-equipment operation (or willingness to train)
• Degree or enrollment in forestry or natural-resources program (Associates or Bachelor’s)
• Ability to identify tree species and calculate basal area
• First Aid, CPR, Wilderness First Aid, or other medical certifications
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

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Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications:
  • Entry-level: $22–25 per hour
  • Mid-level: $25–28 per hour
  • High-level: $28–31 per hour
• Annual performance reviews
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Supplementary insurance (life, short- and long-term disability)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Retirement plan with company match
• Company-provided training and career development

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Safety & Compliance

Confidential Client prioritizes crew safety and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Applicants must follow all safety protocols, use required PPE, and participate in required trainings.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.
To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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