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Yakama Nation

Fuels Technician III

Toppenish, WA · On-site

$18.23/hr

Activities include but are not limited to data collection, timber stand improvement (slashing/pre commercial thinning), GIS mapping, mechanical fuels treatment, and prescribed burning. Examples of ...

Rayonier

District Manager

Lumpkin, GA

Provide direct oversight of logging and expanded silviculture activities, including site preparation, reforestation, pre-commercial/commercial thinning, and fertilization. * Financial Mastery:

Rayonier, Inc.

District Manager

Lumpkin, GA · On-site

Provide direct oversight of logging and expanded silviculture activities, including site preparation, reforestation, pre-commercial/commercial thinning, and fertilization. * Financial Mastery:

IMPACT Rentals

Estate Groundskeeper

Eatonton, GA · On-site

$13.75 - $17.50/hr

Perform thinning, pruning, and removal of damaged or unwanted trees/branches. * Field & Turf Care ... Commercial driver's license, pesticide or fertilizer application licenses are a plus. Requirements ...

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How much do pre commercial thinning jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for pre commercial thinning in the United States is $22.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.51 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pre commercial thinning?

A Pre-Commercial Thinning (PCT) job involves selectively removing smaller or overcrowded trees in young forest stands to improve growth conditions for the remaining trees. This process reduces competition for sunlight, water, and nutrients, promoting healthier and higher-quality timber growth. Workers typically use chainsaws or other tools to cut excess trees while leaving the best ones to mature. PCT is an essential part of sustainable forest management, helping to enhance future timber value and maintain forest health.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in pre commercial thinning?

To thrive in Pre Commercial Thinning, you need practical forestry knowledge, tree identification skills, and physical stamina, often supported by experience or training in forest management. Familiarity with tools like chainsaws, brush cutters, and safety equipment—and certifications such as first aid and chainsaw safety—are typically required. Strong teamwork, diligence, and attention to detail help individuals excel in this physically demanding role. These skills and qualities are vital for maintaining healthy forest growth, meeting project timelines, and ensuring personal and team safety in challenging outdoor environments.

What are the typical work conditions like for pre commercial thinning?

Pre Commercial Thinning roles usually involve working outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, including rain, heat, or cold, and often require traversing uneven or rugged terrain to access thinning sites. You can expect to spend most of your day performing physically demanding tasks such as removing selected trees and brush using hand tools or power equipment. Teamwork is common, as crews must coordinate to cover specific sections of the forest efficiently and safely. Proper safety gear is always mandatory, and breaks are scheduled to ensure workers remain safe and hydrated. Understanding these work conditions can help you prepare and thrive in this vital forestry role.

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Infographic showing various Pre Commercial Thinning job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,504 per year, or $22.8 per hour.

District Manager

Sheridan, AR • On-site

Resource Management Service, LLC
Investment Management and Consulting Services • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Description

Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing timberland management activities 

for a district comprised of 50,000-65,000 acres of combined pine plantation and natural forest acres located in Arkansas. 

The position works closely with other team members in Arkansas and Birmingham, AL to drive investor returns while 

maintaining safe, productive, and sustainable forestry practices.


Responsibilities


Activities include, but are not limited to:

  • Timber sales and harvesting -- Develop and execute annual timber sales plan; including budgeting and  planning, harvest delineation, contract administration, fiber sourcing, utilization and merchandizing, contractor supervision, implementation and monitoring of Best Management Practices (BMP), and timber security.
  • Silviculture operations -- Develop and execute silviculture prescriptions related to site preparation, planting, pre-commercial thinning, commercial thinning, mid-rotation investments, and insect, disease, and pest control.
  • Non-timber revenue -- Manage recreational lease program for the assigned district, evaluate retail land sale candidates, solar leases, conservation easements/opportunities, and other potential non-timber revenue opportunities, as needed.
  • Data management activities -- Maintain spatial, stand attribute, and forest inventory data for the assigned district.
  • Other timberland management activities -- Assist with annual property tax preparation and manage the infrastructure and property line maintenance programs for the assigned district.
  • Networking -- Develop and maintain professional, productive, and respectful relationships with colleagues,  service providers, and industry personnel; leverage relationships to generate positive outcomes, improve performance, and generate positive outcomes.
  • Additional activities -- Participate in timberland acquisition evaluations, investor meetings and field tours, RMS and region based tactical and strategic initiatives, and other duties, as needed.
  • Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) -- Actively engage and comply with the RMS safety program; drive compliance with stewardship, sustainability, and BMP programs; foster productive relationships with adjacent landowners, communities, trade associations, state and federal agencies, and other industry stakeholders.


Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Forestry or closely related field required
  • Four years of relevant industry experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current silviculture science and practices, harvesting practices, soil science and application to forest operations, and infrastructure management practices
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven negotiation and networking skills with history of developing and maintaining professional, productive and respectful relationships
  • Strong problem resolution, critical thinking, analytical, business acumen, and entrepreneurial skills
  • Demonstrated planning, time management, and organizational skills
  • Proven ability to maintain appropriate balance between leadership, independence, and collaboration
  • Strong technical aptitude and specific proficiency with Microsoft Office, ESRI, and IPad applications
  • Strong commitment to stewardship and ESG principles; specific knowledge and experience with Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), and Best Management Practice programs

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