Posted 21 days ago
Forest Technician (Northwest LA & Northeast TX)
Pineville, LouisianaHybrid
AI Summary
A Forest Technician conducts fieldwork across Northwest Louisiana and East Texas managing pine timberland, performing timber cruising, plant and habitat identification, and equipment operation under forest management plans.
About this role
Crest Natural Resources LLC, headquartered in Pineville, La., has an immediate opening for an energetic self-motivated individual to join the management team. The position is for the North management unit covering Northwest Louisiana and East Texas. This position will primarily be focused on the field work involved with the management of over 100,000 acres of pine timberland. Vehicle and equipment will be provided.
The Forestry Technician works alongside Foresters to conduct field work in the management of timberland and associated equipment / properties held by Crest Natural Resources. This position must have a knowledge of forest management techniques; timber cruising; ability to identify different types of plants, animals, and habitats; and an ability to operate and maintain various equipment and tools, while using proper safety methods.
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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Live within 50 miles of the area covered by this position.
Skills
Animal IdentificationDriver’s LicenseEquipment MaintenanceEquipment OperationForest Management TechniquesHabitat IdentificationPlant IdentificationTimber Cruising
