Forest Patrol persons earn $25 per hour
We train and promote from within

Our Forestry Division, Lassen District, has an opening for a qualified Forest Patrol person to help patrol and manage the Company’s timberlands in Shasta and Tehama counties. This is a seasonal position based in Anderson, CA.

About The Position

• Patrol and interact with the public on Company lands
• Enforce Sierra Pacific Industries’ Access Policy
• Interact with local law enforcement regarding trespass and other illegal activities
• Respond to all incidents, fires, accidents, and law enforcement actions on District when on duty
• Maintain and repair Company gates and signs
• Maintain a daily patrol/activity log and road maintenance log
• Conduct and document environmental monitoring at locations on Company land
• Represent the Company in a professional and courteous manner
• Position requires working a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

Qualifications

• 2 years of prior experience in law enforcement or logging/forestry/fire sector
• Possess a valid California driver’s license and the ability to drive hazardous mountain roads
• Ability to hike and navigate alone in remote mountainous regions using maps and compass
• Ability to operate a chainsaw and winch and use a GPS device and tablet to navigate and collect data
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with the agency, fire and law enforcement personnel, and the public
• Knowledge of the local area and communities located within the Lassen District, including Shingletown, Viola, Manton, and Paynes Creek

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.



Sierra Pacific is an (EOE) Equal Opportunity Employer, including those with a disability and veterans.