Forest Patrol persons earn $25 per hour
We train and promote from within
Our Forestry Division, Burney District has an opening for a qualified Forest Patrol person to help patrol and manage the Company’s timberlands in Shasta, Lassen, Siskiyou, and Modoc counties. This is a seasonal position based in Burney, CA.
About The Position
Patrol Company lands and interact with the public
Enforce Sierra Pacific Industries’ Access Policy
Close communication with local fire and law enforcement personnel
Respond to all District incidents, fires, and law enforcement actions when on duty
Represent the Company in a professional and courteous manner
Manage and repair Company gates and signs, and maintain accurate gate inventory
Operate chainsaw, winch, fire pumpers, and other various equipment
Miscellaneous forestry-related project work requiring demanding physical activity
Document and report any road system related problems to foresters
Qualifications
2 years’ prior experience in law enforcement, fire, security, or natural resource sectors
Availability to work irregular hours including weekends and most holidays
Ability to work as a “team” member, but also independently in remote areas
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with the public
Computer skills preferred, with the ability to operate GPS device and tablet to navigate and collect data
A valid and unrestricted California driver’s license and the ability to drive safely on mountain roads
Why Join Our Team?
Because this is more than an invitation, it's a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.
In addition, every year since 1979, the Sierra Pacific Foundation has provided an average of $500,000 in scholarships to help the children of our crew members with education expenses.
How To Apply
If you are qualified and would like to join our team,
please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume to:
Sierra Pacific Industries
Amy Sarti, Human Resources
PO Box 496014
Redding, CA 96049
(530) 378-8107
or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi.careers
Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.
About Our Company
Sierra Pacific Industries started in 1949 and has grown to be one of the largest lumber and millwork producers in the U.S., employing more than 6,000 crew members. Sierra Pacific continues to be a company where its employees are proud to work at state-of-the-art facilities and others strive to become part of the team.
We are a third generation family-owned company based in Northern California. Sierra Pacific owns and sustainably manages more than 2.4 million acres of timberland in California and Washington. We are growing forests for our future, planting over 6 million new trees every year. Our forests are managed under a 100-year plan by Registered Professional Foresters, Wildlife Biologists, Botanists, and other professionals.
Sierra Pacific effectively uses nearly 100% of every piece of wood we bring to our facilities. In fact, any small amount that isn't turned into hand-crafted doors and windows, millwork, lumber, or landscaping material is actually converted into electricity in our seven biomass-fueled power plants.
We are proud that all Sierra Pacific facilities follow our drug-free and tobacco-free policies. As part of our safety in the workplace policy, an offer of employment is subject to a negative drug screen result. We use E-verify to verify the social security number and work authorization of all newly hired employees. Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.