Forest Technician (Southwest LA/Southeast TX)

Crest Natural Resources LLC, headquartered in Pineville, La., has an immediate opening for an energetic self-motivated individual to join the management team. The position is for the South management unit covering Western Louisiana and Eastern Texas. This position will primarily be focused on the field work involved with the management of over 100,000 acres of pine timberland. Vehicle and equipment will be provided. The Forestry Technician works alongside Foresters to conduct field work in the management of timberland and associated equipment / properties held by Crest Natural Resources. This position must have a knowledge of forest management techniques; timber cruising; ability to identify different types of plants, animals, and habitats; and an ability to operate and maintain various equipment and tools, while using proper safety methods.

Responsibilities

Works alongside Foresters to conduct field work in the management of timberland and associated equipment/properties held by Crest Natural Resources; Primarily focused on field work involved with the management of over 100,000 acres of pine timberland.

Requirements

Knowledge of forest management techniques; Timber cruising; Ability to identify different types of plants, animals, and habitats; Ability to operate and maintain various equipment and tools, while using proper safety methods; Must maintain a valid Driver's License; Ability to work within a team to achieve a common goal; Customer Focus; Decision Quality; Business Insight; Drives Results; Collaborates; Communicates Effectively; Courage; Instills Trust; Manages Ambiguity

Nice to have

Field experience is considered a plus; Live within 50 miles of the areas covered by the position.

Benefits

Vehicle and equipment will be provided.