Timber Marker

 OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

NOTE: MTE Internal postings are open only to MTE regular and temporary full time employees who are enrolled Menominee. Selection process is in accordance with Chapter 170, as amended

Post Closes: Friday February 16, 2024

Job Title: Timber Marker                                                  Status: Regular Full Time

Supervisor: Timber Marker Supervisor                                                   Rate:   TBD             

SCOPE OF WORK: This position assists lead workers with various technical/forestry management relating to timber marking and harvesting operations. Performs primary duty of marking timber with hand held paint gun.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Must have the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the following:

1. Identifying various tree species.
2. Reservation geography, and more specifically, the Menominee Forest.
3. Wetland ordinance and setting up blue lines.
4. Interpret and apply the silvicultural prescriptions within the required introductory period.
5. Interpreting stand and road maps and identifying boundary layouts.
6. Operating chainsaws safely.
7. Identifying archeological, cultural, or burial sites and reporting to appropriate personnel.
8. Complete daily project/unit tally sheet.
9. Assist in harvest preparation by marking timber stands, which would include using BA stick and paint gun.
10. Perform routine maintenance on paint gun, company vehicle, equipment, building and grounds keeping.
11. Assist in a variety of surveys, such as, but not limited to; wildlife, tree reproduction, insects, pine cone, acorn, and diseases.
12. Provide written and/or verbal updates on activities, as required.
13. Stand, walk, and bend, throughout entire shift, to accomplish assigned projects.
14. Efficiently maneuver and mark timber in deep snow while wearing snow shoes.
15. Take initiative and perform duties within expected time frames with minimal or no supervision.
16. Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

 WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in extreme hot, cold, dusty, humid, bug infested, poison oak & ivy, rough terrain, and other undesireable environmental conditions for extended periods throughout the year. Must be capable of walking cross country for extended distances (up to five miles) and periods of time (up to eight hours). Must be able to lift up to 75lbs.Must wear all appropriate safety apparel and equipment and comply with all safety policies and practices of MTE.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of three (plus) months experience in a natural resource related field.

2. Must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver's license and be insurable under MTE insurance standards.

3. Must possess good work ethic with excellent work attendance and be a team player

4. If applicants are previous employees of Menominee Tribal Enterprises, they must have a positive past work record and history of positive job performance

APPLICATION PROCESS:

1. Completed application
2. Copy of Tribal enrollment
3. Copy of diploma or equivalent.
4. Honorable or general military discharge paperwork

Note: It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide all relevant documents referenced in the application process, any incomplete applications will be screened out. It is not the responsibility of MTE to notify you of incomplete applications.

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO:

Mariah Reiter

Human Resources Department

Menominee Tribal Enterprises, PO Box 10, Neopit, WI 54150

Email:  mariahr@mtewood.com

Fax:     715-756-1314

Call:     715-756-3353 if any questions.

*Applicant must successfully pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and background

check.