Forestry Sawyer

Job overview

The Forestry Sawyer role is based from the employer’s headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO, with projects in Colorado and surrounding states. Compensation is listed at $22–$30 per hour, with rates varying by experience level. Markit! Forestry works on forest health, fuels reduction, post-fire rehabilitation, and defensible-space projects on private, state, and federal lands. The sawyer performs chainsaw and related forestry work to carry out project cutting prescriptions and restoration activities. The role contributes to forest management projects through felling, slash management, erosion control, project layout support, tool maintenance, and coordination with subcontractors; travel is required for extended periods and is listed at 75–90%.

What you'll do

• Perform felling, directional and hazard felling, limbing, and bucking
• manage slash through lop-and-scatter, chipping, and hauling
• perform climbing, rigging, and roping
• conduct erosion-control work
• assist with project layout and marking
• maintain chainsaws and tools
• implement cutting prescriptions
• direct subcontractors in fuels mitigation and cutting practices.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

forestry sawyer

forest health

fuels reduction

post-fire rehabilitation

defensible space

chainsaw operations

erosion control

colorado springs co

markit! forestry

$22–$30/hr

75–90% travel

nwcg s-212

outdoor work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• supplementary life and short- and long-term insurance
• paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• retirement with company match
• company-provided career advancement training.

Why this role

Requires at least 21 years of age, a driver’s license or ability to acquire one, 1–2 years of relevant outdoor experience, and NWCG S-212 or equivalent; non-certified professionals with over two years of forestry and logging experience may be considered. Travel is 75–90%.

About the employer

Markit! Forestry Management LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Support Activities for Forestry. Sector: 11.