Wood Cutting Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Wood Cutting Specialist – Precision Timber Processing and Forestry Support

Job Overview:

• Company: Salvadore Services LLC

• Salary/Pay Rate: $20–$24+ per hour (Plus production incentives)

• Location: Mechanicville, NY

• Job/Employment Type: Full Time

• Schedule: Monday–Friday (Overtime available)

• Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: None Required

The Opportunity: You will serve as a technical expert in timber management, ensuring every cut meets the exacting standards required for high-end landscape and hardscape projects. This role allows you to combine physical skill with botanical knowledge to directly impact the quality and efficiency of our field operations. You will be a key player in a growing company that rewards high-volume production and technical mastery of forestry tools.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Execute precise wood cutting and timber processing to support custom outdoor construction projects.

• Identify and distinguish between various tree species and wood types to ensure proper material application.

• Operate chainsaws and timber equipment safely and efficiently in various field environments.

• Maintain high production levels to meet project deadlines and earn performance-based incentives.

• Perform routine maintenance on saws and cutting tools to ensure equipment longevity and jobsite safety.

• Assist in clearing and preparing jobsites by managing timber removal and wood processing workflows.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience safely operating chainsaws and professional wood-cutting tools.

• Strong ability to identify common local tree species and understand different wood characteristics.

• Physical stamina to perform demanding manual labor in outdoor conditions.

• Reliable transportation and a track record of consistent, punctual attendance.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous experience in arboriculture, forestry, or professional land clearing.

• Knowledge of safety protocols regarding tree felling and heavy timber handling.

• Experience working within a production-based or incentive-based environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate with significant production-based incentive potential.

• Weekly pay cycle.

• Paid Time Off (holidays, vacation, and sick time).

• Paid training and professional certification opportunities.

• Access to high-quality company equipment and safety gear.

• Opportunities for career advancement into specialized forestry or leadership roles.

About Us: Salvadore Services LLC specializes in custom residential and commercial landscaping and hardscaping, delivering one-of-a-kind outdoor spaces that stand out for quality and detail. We are a growing company in a booming industry, known for our passion, creativity, and pride in our work.

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Salvadore Services LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

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