Forest and Conservation Worker

H-2B seasonal job with Sprout Forestry Inc in Central Point, Oregon. Pay: $17.71 – $40/hr. Work period: 2027-01-10 to 2027-11-10. Positions: 95. About 40 hours a week. The employer's full description is in English on the official DOL job order.

Duties may include: Pruning, pre-commercial thinning/TSI, tree planting, trail construction, tubing. IF NECESSARY (ONLY IN THE EVENT OF AN UNFORESEEN FIRE) AND UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION OFFICERS OR FORESTRY TECHNICIANS: minor suppression via clearing/disposing of brush and piling and digging line/constructing field breaks (manually digging small trench as needed) & other related Forest and Conservation Worker activities as per SOC/OES 45-4011 (onetonline.org).

Standard/Expected Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00 AM-2:00 PM. Offering 40+ (plus) hours per week; not including applicable lunch and/or breaks. Possible weekend/holiday work. Start/end times, offered hours and/or overtime could vary as they may be dependent upon other factors such as project/schedule/service needs, weather, and commute time between worksites (if applicable).Overtime possible, but not required or guaranteed. At Employer's sole discretion: possible raises and/or bonuses based on individual factors such as work performance or skill (not guaranteed).

Optional, shared housing available at no cost to the worker.

Work period: 2027-01-10 to 2027-11-10. Positions: 95.

Requirements: Must be 18 due to travel. Must show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Must walk substantially (up to 15 miles/day), also stoop, bend while carrying a pack (up to 50lbs) thru rough terrain (non-trail). All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Possible background check post hire at employer's expense. Work is performed outdoors, exposed to weather; must be capable of doing physically strenuous labor for long hours, occasionally in extreme heat or cold. Variable weather conditions apply; hours may fluctuate (+/-), possible downtime and/or overtime.