General Forestry Laborer/Burn Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Acorn Forestry is seeking motivated, hardworking individuals to join our team as General Forestry Laborers/Burn Technicians. This position involves a variety of forestry-related duties, including reforestation activities, prescribed burning operations, and general land management tasks.

This position requires working outdoors year-round and is best suited for individuals who enjoy physically demanding work in all types of weather conditions. The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, enjoys working outdoors, and thrives in a team environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with prescribed burn operations, including ignition activities and securing burn lines.
• Monitor fire behavior and follow the direction of the Burn Boss and supervisors.
• Perform reforestation activities, including tree planting and site preparation.
• Operate and maintain hand tools and equipment.
• Assist with general forestry and land management projects as assigned.
• Work safely in varying weather conditions and rough terrain.
• Travel to job sites and occasionally stay overnight as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Previous forestry, agricultural, prescribed fire, or outdoor labor experience is preferred but not required.

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 high heat, humidity, cold temperatures, rain, and smoky conditions associated with prescribed burns.
• Walk long distances over uneven, rough, and heavily wooded terrain.
• Stand, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and perform repetitive motions for extended periods.
• Lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and heavier items with assistance.
• Work extended hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overnight travel when required.
• Tolerate exposure to dust, dirt, insects, poison ivy, snakes, and other environmental conditions common in forestry work.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Opportunities for training and advancement.
• Work in a unique and rewarding outdoor environment.
• Become part of a team dedicated to responsible land management and conservation.

Candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.