Dozer Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Acorn Forestry is seeking an experienced Dozer Operator to join our field operations team. This is a full-time, year-round position performing forestry and land management work throughout the western Gulf region.

This is an outdoor, physically demanding position that requires working in varying weather conditions and remote locations. We are looking for dependable individuals who take pride in their work, prioritize safety, and are committed to producing quality results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate a dozer for site preparation and land management projects (experience required).
• Assist with reforestation and forestry services throughout the western Gulf region.
• Perform equipment inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Work safely and efficiently while following company policies and supervisor instructions.
• Travel to project sites as needed, including approximately 25% overnight travel.
• Assist with other forestry and land management duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of dozer operating experience required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Strong work ethic and dependability.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team,

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

This position is physically demanding and performed primarily outdoors. Employees must be able to:

• Work safely in extreme weather conditions, including heat, humidity, cold, rain, and dusty environments.
• Sit, stand, climb, bend, kneel, and walk on uneven terrain for extended periods.
• Enter and exit heavy equipment multiple times throughout the day.
• Lift and carry equipment, tools, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work long hours, including occasional weekends and overnight travel when necessary.
• Tolerate exposure to insects, poison ivy, mud, dust, and other environmental conditions common in forestry operations.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.

Applicants should be comfortable performing strenuous outdoor work in challenging environmental conditions on a daily basis.

About Acorn Forestry
For more than 20 years, Acorn Forestry has specialized in reforestation, land management, and silviculture services in the western Gulf region. Our crews provide professional services including:
•\tSite preparation and tree planting
•\tPrescribed burning
•\tHerbicide applications
•\tHarvest planning and supervision
•\tWildland firefighting
•\tTimber management plans
We are committed to quality work, safe practices, and dependable service for landowners across the region.

Company Description

About Acorn Forestry\r\nFor more than 20 years, Acorn Forestry has specialized in reforestation, land management, and silviculture services in the western Gulf region. Our crews provide professional services including:\r\n•\tSite preparation and tree planting\r\n•\tPrescribed burning\r\n•\tHerbicide applications\r\n•\tHarvest planning and supervision\r\n•\tWildland firefighting\r\n•\tTimber management plans\r\nWe are committed to quality work, safe practices, and dependable service for landowners across the region.