Field Forester

Hiring Organization: Hydrolake
Employment type: Full-Time
Application Due Date: March 2, 2024

Hydrolake Inc. of McBain, MI, producers of CCA treated red pine utility poles, is seeking to hire a full time field forester to help procure red pine utility poles throughout Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsula’s. This forester will be home based in the eastern Upper Peninsula or northern Lower Peninsula with the primary work area being the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula.

Extensive on the job training will be provided along with all necessary equipment. The applicant must be highly self-motivated, as once trained, they will be working many days alone. This is a career oriented position with a well established, successful company with great opportunity for professional growth and development.

Job Requirements

Applicant must have an AAS or BS degree in Forestry. Applicant must also have a clean driving record and pass a drug screening test prior to employment.

Job Responsibilities

This forester will be required to mark timber, assess timber, cruise timber, appraise timber, meet with landowners, interface with public and private forest managers, write forest management plans, administer timber sales, attend public forestry forums, work with logging and trucking contractors, and provide logistical support for Hydrolake’s pole yard in Grayling, MI. It will be necessary to spend occasional nights in motels while working out of town.

Compensation

This is a salaried position which will be negotiated based on experience. Employees are eligible for health, dental and optical insurance after 30 days of service. Two weeks of paid vacation is earned after one year of service. The company sponsor’s a retirement program with available 401K option. Annual performance reviews are provided. A company truck, gas card, credit card, and cell phone are provided for work based activities.

Any interested applicants can contact Tony Hitch at 231-878-8497 or tony_hitch@uscco.com or Tony Furlich at 231-878-2292 or tony_furlich@uscco.com.