Sawyer Basic - Highlands*

The Sawyer Basic is responsible for clearing complex trails at varying grades while felling trees with accuracy to protect onmountain assets. The Sawyer Basic will be a part of the build of wood features for the Trails Department. This position reports to the Trails Director.

Job Posting Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted until June 1st 2025.

Essential Job Function/ Key Job Responsibilities

• Fell trees accurately to avoid lifts buildings power lines etc.
• Fell trees in challenging conditions such as steep rocky slick tangled snow covered mountain terrain.
• Evaluate risks in felling conditions review applicable Job Hazard Analysis and complete Felling Complexity Analysis.
• Fell limb deck and buck timber safely in jack straw or technical conditions.
• Perform basic maintenance on equipment.
• Attend annual chain saw safety training.
• Attend fire prevention training.
• Responsible for the Chainsaw/Brush Saw Equipment of the Department

Qualifications :

Education & Experience Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid current unrestricted Drivers License required
• Current Red Cross or American Heart Association CPR and First Aid Certification preferred
• High school degree or equivalent preferred

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• 1 year of saw experience with demonstrated felling ability
• Comfortable working on mountain terrain including steep grades
• Ability to work in collaboration with others to achieve team goals 
• Follows all safety policies and procedures and exercises caution when working
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision 

Additional Information :

Supervision given and received 
Supervision given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 
Supervision received: Works under direct supervision of the Trails Manager. Tasks are assigned according to specific procedures and work is checked frequently. Instruction advice and feedback are readily provided. 

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Ability to reach crouch kneel stand or be on your feet kneel and bend for extended periods of time
• Regularly work in adverse conditions and required to use protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials as well as an office environment and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces. Must be able to lift push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually

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This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

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