Forester
Silsbee, TX · On-site
$48K - $81K/yr
Assisting delivered timber harvesting operations including planning, harvest layout, contract administration, timber security, quality inspections and reporting. * Developing site specific ...
Silsbee, TX · On-site
$48K - $81K/yr
Assisting delivered timber harvesting operations including planning, harvest layout, contract administration, timber security, quality inspections and reporting. * Developing site specific ...
Silsbee, TX · On-site
$48K - $81K/yr
Assisting delivered timber harvesting operations including planning, harvest layout, contract administration, timber security, quality inspections and reporting. * Developing site specific ...
Silsbee, TX · Hybrid
$48K - $81K/yr
Assisting delivered timber harvesting operations including planning, harvest layout, contract administration, timber security, quality inspections and reporting. * Developing site specific ...
Silsbee, TX · Hybrid
$48K - $81K/yr
Assisting delivered timber harvesting operations including planning, harvest layout, contract administration, timber security, quality inspections and reporting. * Developing site specific ...
$27K - $29.1K
6% of jobs
$29.1K - $31.2K
6% of jobs
$33K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$31.2K - $33.2K
14% of jobs
$33.2K - $35.3K
9% of jobs
$35.3K - $37.4K
11% of jobs
The median wage is $38.2K / yr.
$37.4K - $39.5K
11% of jobs
$39.5K - $41.5K
17% of jobs
$42.2K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$41.5K - $43.6K
5% of jobs
$43.6K - $45.7K
10% of jobs
$45.7K - $47.8K
1% of jobs
$47.8K - $49.8K
11% of jobs
$27K
$38.7K
$49.8K
A Timber Harvesting job involves cutting, processing, and transporting trees for commercial use while following environmental and safety regulations. Workers use specialized equipment such as chainsaws, skidders, and harvesters to fell trees and prepare them for transport. The job may include tasks like assessing forest conditions, selecting trees for harvest, and ensuring sustainability practices. Timber harvesters often work outdoors in physically demanding conditions and may collaborate with forestry professionals, landowners, and logging companies.
Timber Harvesting professionals typically work outdoors in various weather conditions, often in remote or forested locations, and are routinely engaged in physically demanding activities like cutting, loading, and transporting logs. Daily tasks include operating heavy machinery, maintaining equipment, assessing timber quality, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Teamwork is essential, as harvesters coordinate with foresters, truck drivers, and crew supervisors to complete jobs efficiently. The schedule may involve early mornings and long hours, especially during peak harvest seasons. Applicants should be prepared for hands-on, collaborative work in a dynamic and sometimes challenging environment.
To thrive in Timber Harvesting, you need physical stamina, a basic understanding of forestry operations, mechanical aptitude, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with chainsaws, feller bunchers, skidders, and safety certifications such as OSHA or CPR is often required. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and reliable communication skills are key soft skills for success in this physically demanding and team-oriented field. Mastery of these abilities ensures safe, efficient, and sustainable timber extraction while adhering to environmental and regulatory standards.
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$48K - $81K/yr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 12 days ago
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