Forest and conservation worker performing manual labor to develop and protect forests and woodlands, operating equipment, maintaining safety, and managing pests to support healthy ecosystems
Experience
Forest and Conservation Worker
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Checked equipment to ensure it was operating properly
Performed fire protection duties, such as constructing fire breaks or disposing of brush
Conferred with other workers to discuss safety, cutting heights, or work needs
Maintained tallies of trees examined and counted during tree marking efforts
Operated skidders, bulldozers, or other equipment for site preparation in forest areas
Sprayed or injected vegetation with insecticides or herbicides to protect against pests or disease
Skills
Hands-On Work
Operating forestry equipment, Performing firefighting activities, Cutting trees or logs, Trimming trees and vegetation, Cleaning equipment and facilities, Performing horticultural tasks
Checking & Planning
Inspecting equipment or facilities, Evaluating plant quality, Sorting forestry or agricultural materials, Determining forestry techniques