Groundsman

CERES • Cameron Park, CA

14d • $17 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

CTL Forest Management is seeking Groundsmen to support forestry operations, logging activities, vegetation management, and environmental restoration projects. This role is critical to safe, effective field operations. Groundsmen must be able to work in fast-paced, outdoor environments, support production crews, and maintain strong safety discipline while completing mission-critical work that supports community resilience and natural resource restoration.

Requirements

• Experience in logging, forestry, landscaping, or general outdoor labor preferred
• Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions
• Strong situational awareness in hazardous environments
• Ability to regularly lift 50 lbs or more
• Ability to work outdoors year-round in varying weather
• Ability to work around poisonous plants and noxious vegetation
• Demonstrated safety and productivity discipline
• Reliable, punctual, and consistent availability
• Valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Experience in forestry, logging, fuels reduction, or environmental restoration projects
• Chainsaw experience or certification
• Experience working in post-fire or rugged terrain environments

Responsibilities

• Support logging and forestry operations including clearing, limbing, bucking support, and vegetative debris handling
• Fire Watch duties as needed
• Stumping as needed.
• Assist with site preparation for vegetation management, fuels reduction, and revegetation projects
• Operate hand tools and light equipment including chainsaws (as qualified), pole saws, weed eaters, and brush cutting tools
• Assist equipment operators and crew members with daily production tasks
• Support loading, unloading, staging, and transport of logs, materials, and equipment
• Follow all safety practices, OSHA requirements, and worksite rules
• Work in difficult or hazardous environments including steep terrain, dense vegetation, post-fire landscapes, and extreme weather
• Complete assigned work efficiently and within project timelines
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Follow written and verbal instructions for task completion
• Work effectively with foremen, supervisors, and coworkers
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of field operations

Benefits

• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and travel opportunities
• Per-Diem and lodging provided when traveling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed