Forestry Heavy Equipment Operator

*Forestry Heavy Equipment Operator* Pay is based on experience and performance during 60 day probationary time frame.
Low level of experience will start at $20 and adjust based on high levels of performance.
*1)Processor Operator 2656G John Deere: * *John Deere 2656 log processor.
Responsible for delimbing trees with boom grapple processing head.
Will also be trained in other forest equipment.
* *Preferred: Boom Loader experience* *2) Feller Buncher/Cutter Operator 843L John Deere: * *Cutter Operator for John Deere 843L.
Responsible for harvesting ponderosa pine trees.
Will also be trained in other forest equipment.
* *Preferred: 980 Front end loader experience* Schedule: Monday - Friday, typical.
Occasional Saturdays.
5am-230pm - typical.
At times, schedules need to adjust based on weather and forest restrictions.
Location: Operations are located in various National Forests of northern Arizona.
Payson Az to Show Low Az.
Carpool available for longer distance locations.
Some employees stay in their camp trailers during the week.
TriStar Forestry & Lumber is a family owned company that has been operating since 1986.
We welcome new and/or experienced applicants who love the forest and want to make a difference in its restoration.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $20.
00 per hour Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week Benefits: * Health insurance * Paid time off Schedule: * 10 hour shift * 12 hour shift * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Experience: * Heavy equipment operation: 4 years (Required) Shift availability: * Day Shift (Required) Work Location: On the road