Now Hiring: Fire Mitigation & Forestry Technician (Part time)

WANTED: BAD A**’s WILDFIRE & FORESTRY NERDS!
We are currently seeking 2 additional hand crew members! Please see below for a rare open opportunity to join our extraordinary high performance team!

Fire Mitigation & Forestry Technician (Part time)

• Position type: Part‑Time, W‑2
• Reports to: Fire Mitigation & Forestry Specialist
• Compensation: $25.00–$35/hr DOE/Q
• Work environment: Outdoor fieldwork in rugged terrain and variable weather

Hours
High season (Apr–Nov): Guaranteed 128 hrs/month (typically sixteen 8‑hr shifts);
with flexible scheduling. A minimum commitment of 80 hours per month during
this time is required for consideration for employment.

Low season (Dec–Mar): PRN based on project load, up to 28 hrs/week
Occasional weekend or extended shifts as project needs dictate

About Forestwerx
Forestwerx is a multi acre forestry and fire mitigation specialist firm based in Evergreen Colorado. The company prides itself on expert execution of forestry projects between 1-40 acres with the multi factorial goals of wildland fire behavior modification, holistic forest ecology improvement, and end user aesthetic appeal. Additionally, the company is centered around providing meaningful secondary employment, or second career opportunities to firefighters and natural resource professionals.

Role summary
The Fire Mitigation & Forestry Technician supports hands-on forestry, fuels‑reduction, and defensible‑space projects on residential, rural, municipal, and public lands. This entry‑ to intermediate‑level field role is ideal for candidates seeking part‑time work in forestry, wildland fire mitigation, or land management. Technicians work under a Crew Lead and must demonstrate strong safety awareness, a solid work ethic, and stewardship of land.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out defensible‑space and fuel‑mitigation tasks per local fire codes, NFPA guidance, and USFS best practices
• Remove brush, ladder fuels, and perform fuel separation around structures
• Perform chainsaw tasks (limbing, bucking, basic felling) consistent with training and certification limits
• Support precision thinning and stand‑density reduction work
• Operate and maintain hand tools and light equipment (chainsaws, brush cutters, chippers, blowers, hand tools) under supervision
• Load, unload, secure, and care for tools/equipment; keep clean, organized, and safe job sites
• Identify and report hazards or changing site conditions to Crew Leads promptly
• Follow company safety procedures, job hazard analyses, and PPE requirements
• Work constructively on crew; take direction and contribute to a positive team culture

Low‑season duties (as assigned)

• Hand‑crew support, equipment maintenance, and business property upkeep
• Assist with business development or outreach tasks and professional development activities

Required qualifications

• Physically able to perform strenuous outdoor labor on steep, uneven terrain
• Comfortable working in forested environments and adverse/variable weather
• Willingness to learn chainsaw operation, forestry techniques, and safety protocols
• Reliable, safety‑minded, team player with strong situational awareness
• Reliable transportation to and from worksites, including in offroad terrain.
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred qualifications

• 2+ years career wildland fire OR 3+ years volunteer wildland fire experience.
• Relevant certifications or coursework: S212/FAL3 (or equivalent), S130/S190/L180, S215, S290
• Degree in Forestry, Ecology, Natural Resources, Fire Management, or similar.
• ISA arborist, SAF certified forester or forestry technician
• First Aid / CPR / Stop the Bleed (or willingness to obtain)

*Additional compensation beyond the above pay matrix may be considered for extensive documented heavy equipment operations experience in mountainous terrain, CDL-A, FALL-1, HEQ-B, FEL-B.

Application
To apply, submit a resume and brief cover note describing relevant experience and availability to <a href="javascript:void(0);" on-click="RSFirewallMail('b3BlcmF0aW9uc0Bmb3Jlc3R3ZXJ4LmNvbQ==')" class="rsfirewall_emails_a"><img src="data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAK8AAAAPAQMAAACoQA3YAAAABlBMVEUAAAAAAAClZ7nPAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAK9JREFUGJVjYCAd8AAx4wEMUaAw4+MEICsBXTGTMQOycOXH58fny9j8+PSZfb6czc+Zz88ckLO5wXB2tlnCGZ60s7O299zcnJY42yzngHHaH6DwN3ag8JlDn3lu2BskAnkNBmBhNh6QsBEzzw0DnsTfbCDhMwxnP5vxnO0BGmLMc8M4Lfe3Gc8xY6BwZeMz9uP2Nmc+PmafIWdjMfEZz3k5mzMMjA3ovmADEZjCpAMA7VhF5oZDFZ4AAAAASUVORK5CYII=" style="vertical-align: middle" class="rsfirewall_emails_img" alt="." /></a>. Please list certifications and any chainsaw or wildland fire experience.

-Applications will be considered on a first come-first serve basis.

-If accepted, applicants should expect a 1or 2 day field skills try out as a part of the application process.

Equal opportunity
We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Veterans and individuals who meet the preferred wildland experience are encouraged to apply. Visa sponsorship may be considered for exceptional candidates.