Ascent Forestry is hiring an experienced harvester operator to run our John Deere 1270G on the North Big Bear fuels reduction project.
We are a California mechanical forestry contractor working USFS contracts. We run good iron, keep it maintained, and treat our operators like the professionals they are.
THE JOB
• Run a JD 1270G wheeled harvester on thinning and fuels reduction units
• Work alongside our JD 1910G forwarder and a small, experienced crew
• Daily maintenance, greasing, and basic field repairs on your machine
• Follow prescriptions and marking guidelines; work clean around residual stands
WHAT WE WANT
• Cut to length harvester experience
• Solid on thinning prescriptions, not just clearcut volume
• Mechanically minded and able to troubleshoot in the field
• Valid driver's license and reliable attendance
• Comfortable working remote mountain sites
WHAT YOU GET
• Pay DOE, top pay for top operators
• Housing provided
• Steady contract work across Northern and Central California
• Well maintained equipment
• A company that moves fast and rewards people who perform