Markit! Forestry is looking to gather qualified applicants to fill future Forestry Sawyer positions.

Summary: As a member of Markit! Forestry’s sawyer team you will be working on forest health, forest fuels reduction, post-fire rehabilitation, and defensible space projects on private, state and federal lands. Markit! is positively changing the way forests are managed and the Sawyer plays an impactful role in the success of our projects and progress. We are looking for career minded individuals who are dedicated to reliably making a difference in the Forestry industry.

Location: Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado; projects may be located in Colorado, and surrounding states Including Wyoming, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada and California.

Travel: 75-90%

What You'll Be Doing:

• Chainsaw Operation – felling operations, directional felling, hazard felling, limbing and bucking.
• Slash management – lop-and-scatter, chipping operations, and hauling material.
• Climbing, rigging and roping.
• Erosion Control – contour felling, LEB creation and installation.
• Assisting with project layout and marking.
• Chainsaw and tool maintenance.
• General forestry labor.
• Understand and implement different cutting prescriptions.
• Direct sub-contractors to perform fuels mitigation practices and cutting prescriptions.

Requirements:

• At least 21 years of age.
• A valid driver’s license or ability to acquire one upon employment.
• 1 to 2 years of outdoor work experience in forest management and restoration activities .
• Ability to travel is a must for this position and will include extended periods on the road, dependent on current ongoing projects.
• A National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) S-212, or equivalent certificate. Non-certified professionals with over two years of experience in forestry and logging operations will still be considered. If lacking S-212, Markit! will support in gaining that certification within your first year.
• Physically fit, able to bend, squat and lift up to 50 pounds and able to handle back country hikes with heavy gear loads in elevations ranging from 6,000 to +10,000 feet. Frequently away from vehicles or amenities for the entire course of the day.
• Ability and desire to perform strenuous outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions, away from amenities for entire day.

Preferred Background & Experience:

• NWCG S 130/190 Wildfire Training.
• ISA certification.
• Electrical hazard tree trimming certification.
• Saw mechanic experience.
• An associates or bachelor’s degree in forestry or related natural resources field, current enrollment in a forestry degree program or similar is acceptable.
• Ability to accurately identify tree species .
• Ability to calculate basal area.
• Experience working with helicopter logging.
• Experience operating Heavy Equipment such as logging machinery and/or willingness to learn.
• First aid, CPR, Wilderness First Aid, or other medical certifications.
• Background in Sawyer certification.