Markit! Forestry Management

Forest management for wildfire risk reduction

Arborist Sawyer

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Full-timeColorado Springs, CO, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Have a valid driver's license or be able to acquire one upon employment.
Have 1 to 2 years of outdoor work experience in forest management and restoration activities.
Be able to travel, including extended periods on the road depending on ongoing projects.
Have an NWCG S-212 certificate or equivalent; non-certified professionals with over two years of experience in forestry and logging operations will also be considered.
Be physically fit, able to bend, squat, lift up to 50 pounds, and hike in back country with heavy gear at elevations from 6,000 to over 10,000 feet, often away from vehicles or amenities for the entire day.
Be able and willing to perform strenuous outdoor work in varied weather conditions, away from amenities for the entire day.
Be able to accurately identify tree species.
Be able to calculate basal area.

Responsibilities

Perform chainsaw operations including felling, directional felling, hazard felling, limbing, and bucking.
Manage slash through lop-and-scatter, chipping operations, and hauling material.
Perform climbing, rigging, and roping.
Perform erosion control work, including contour felling and creating and installing LEBs.
Assist with project layout and marking.
Maintain chainsaws and tools.
Perform general forestry labor.
Understand and implement different cutting prescriptions.
Direct subcontractors in fuels mitigation practices and cutting prescriptions.

Desired Qualifications

Have NWCG S-130/190 wildfire training.
Hold ISA certification.
Hold electrical hazard tree trimming certification.
Have saw mechanic experience.
Have an associate's or bachelor's degree in forestry or a related natural resources field; current enrollment in a forestry degree program or similar is acceptable.
Have experience working with helicopter logging.
Have experience operating heavy equipment such as logging machinery, or be willing to learn.
Hold first aid, CPR, Wilderness First Aid, or other medical certifications.
Have a background in sawyer certification.
Be bilingual in English and Spanish.

Markit! Forestry is looking to gather qualified applicants to fill arborist sawyer roles.

Summary: As a member of Markit! Forestry’s sawyer team you will be working on forest health, forest fuels reduction, post-fire rehabilitation, and defensible space projects on private, state and federal lands. Markit! is positively changing the way forests are managed and the Sawyer plays an impactful role in the success of our projects and progress. We are looking for career minded individuals who are dedicated to reliably making a difference in the Forestry industry.

Location: Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado; projects will be located in Colorado and possibly New Mexico.

Travel: 75-90%

What You'll Be Doing:

Chainsaw Operation – felling operations, directional felling, hazard felling, limbing and bucking.
Slash management – lop-and-scatter, chipping operations, and hauling material.
Climbing, rigging and roping.
Erosion Control – contour felling, LEB creation and installation.
Assisting with project layout and marking.
Chainsaw and tool maintenance.
General forestry labor.
Understand and implement different cutting prescriptions.
Direct sub-contractors to perform fuels mitigation practices and cutting prescriptions.

Requirements:

At least 21 years of age.
A valid driver’s license or ability to acquire one upon employment.
1 to 2 years of outdoor work experience in forest management and restoration activities .
Ability to travel is a must for this position and will include extended periods on the road, dependent on current ongoing projects.
A National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) S-212, or equivalent certificate. Non-certified professionals with over two years of experience in forestry and logging operations will still be considered.
Physically fit, able to bend, squat and lift up to 50 pounds and able to handle back country hikes with heavy gear loads in elevations ranging from 6,000 to +10,000 feet. Frequently away from vehicles or amenities for the entire course of the day.
Ability and desire to perform strenuous outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions, away from amenities for entire day.

Preferred Background & Experience:

NWCG S 130/190 Wildfire Training.
ISA certification.
Electrical hazard tree trimming certification.
Saw mechanic experience.
An associates or bachelor’s degree in forestry or related natural resources field, current enrollment in a forestry degree program or similar is acceptable.
Ability to accurately identify tree species .
Ability to calculate basal area.
Experience working with helicopter logging.
Experience operating Heavy Equipment such as logging machinery and/or willingness to learn.
First aid, CPR, Wilderness First Aid, or other medical certifications.
Background in Sawyer certification.

Language:

English required.
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

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 reviews.
Health insurance including medical, dental and vision.
Supplementary insurance including life, short and long term insurance.
Paid holidays, vacation and personal time.
Retirement with company match.
Company provided training for career advancement.

Markit! Forestry is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

About the Company

Markit! Forestry Management

Forest management for wildfire risk reduction

Markit! Forestry Management provides forest management services to clients across Colorado, Arizona, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, New Mexico, and California. The company focuses on sustainable forestry practices to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires, restore native vegetation and wildlife habitat, and create healthier environments. Its services involve planning and implementing forest management activities for clients, using strategies that promote ecological health and fire resilience. The key differences from competitors are its recognized leadership in sustainable forestry and its broad multi-state footprint, emphasizing wildfire risk reduction and habitat restoration. The overall goal is to help landowners and communities maintain healthier forests and ecosystems while lowering wildfire danger.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Casper, WY
Founded: 2015

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