Forestry Laborers - 4 Positions
Full-Time, Seasonal

Environment Division

Responsibilities:

Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect forest, forested areas, and woodlands through such activities as raising and transporting tree seedlings; combating insects, pests, and diseases harmful to trees; and building erosion and water control structures and leaching of forest soil. Include forester aides, seedling pullers, and tree planters.

Under supervision for Forestry Supervisor and Forestry Foreman, perform manual labor necessary to reduce fire hazard from Wildland Urban Interface (WUI).  Use axes or chainsaws to fell trees using knowledge of tree characteristics and cutting techniques to control direction of fall and prevent damage.  Use power brush cutters and hand tools to cut small shrubs.

Cuts trees, brush, and other growth, using chain saw, ax, brush-hook, and other hand tools to clear land for to control growth for WUI fuel reduction (fire prevention).  Piling brush and feeding into shredding or chipping machine.

The rate of pay is $9.36-$13.56/hr, depending on experience.

To apply for this position please send letter of application stating education, training and other qualifications relating to this position to: 

Human Resources
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe
412 State Route 37
Community Building
Hogansburg, NY 13655.

Position will be held open until vacancy is filled.

Native preference and Drug Testing Policies are in effect for this position.

NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY

The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe gives preference to Native Americans who meet the requirements of the posted position.  To the extent possible, and consistent with job requirements, employees will be recruited from among the members of the Tribe.

DRUG TESTING POLICY

The successful applicant for employment must submit to a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.  The testing is performed at the laboratory at the Alice Hyde Hospital in Malone, NY.   Test results are normally received in three to five days from the date of the test.  In the case of a positive result, the candidate is not eligible for employment with the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe.  Employment may not begin until this process has been completed.