Brush Clearer for Utility Rights of Way

H-2B seasonal job with Hentges Tree Service, Inc. in Jefferson City, Missouri. Pay: $20.50 – $32/hr. Work period: 2027-02-01 to 2027-11-30. Positions: 32. About 40 hours a week. The employer's full description is in English on the official DOL job order.

Duties may include: Gather and remove litter. Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge, or brush trimmers. Prune or trim trees on ground level, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws. Rake, mulch, and compost leaves and/or brush. Spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers. May operate a work truck, such as a Ford F350. The weight while pulling a utility trailer will not exceed 26,000 lbs. and therefore NOT require a CDL. Workers may operate these vehicles to transport workers to and from jobsites. The vehicles may also be used to transport equipment, materials, debris, branches, mulch, and other items necessary to perform the work, as applicable. Operate equipment such as mowers, chainsaws, or pruning saws & other related Brush Clearer for Utility Rights of Way activities as per SOC/OES 37-3011 (onetonline.org).

Standard/Expected Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:30 AM-5:00 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). Workers may be required to travel for work. If travel is required and worker must stay overnight, employer will provide short term lodging (hotels or motels) free of charge. Employer will also provide per diem rate of $68 (IRS 2027 rate)

Work period: 2027-02-01 to 2027-11-30. Positions: 32.

Requirements: Must be 18 due to insurance. 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. Based on Employer's discretion/cost: Worker may have random drug/alcohol testing during employment: positive test/refusal to abide = dismissal. 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.