General Forestry Laborer/Burn Technician Job at Acorn Forestry, Lufkin, TX

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  • Acorn Forestry
  • Lufkin, TX

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Acorn Forestry is seeking a dependable General Forestry Laborer/Burn Technician to join our Burn field crew. This full-time role offers steady, year-round outdoor work with opportunities to travel and develop new skills in reforestation and prescribed burning. Ideal candidates are safety-conscious, punctual, and take pride in their work supporting forestry operations across the western Gulf region.

 

Responsibilities

  • Assist with ignition activities according to approved burn plans
  • Light fire lines during prescribed burn operations
  • Maintain strict adherence to safety procedures and protocols
  • Monitor fire behavior and report changes immediately
  • Support site preparation, execution, and securing of burn areas
  • Assist with reforestation and other forestry services
  • Properly use and maintain hand tools
  • Travel frequently, including about 25% overnight stays, for project work
  • Follow direction from supervisors at all times

 

Required Qualifications

  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to navigate difficult terrain and lift heavy items
  • Pass a background check
  • Reliable and able to work outdoors in varying conditions
  • Willingness to relocate to Lufkin, TX before starting

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong teamwork and communication skills
  • Experience navigating challenging terrain
  • Physical stamina for demanding outdoor work
  • Familiarity with prescribed burn operations and safety compliance
Company Description

About Acorn Forestry
For more than 20 years, Acorn Forestry has specialized in reforestation, land management, and silviculture services in the western Gulf region. Our crews provide professional services including:
•\tSite preparation and tree planting
•\tPrescribed burning
•\tHerbicide applications
•\tHarvest planning and supervision
•\tWildland firefighting
•\tTimber management plans
We are committed to quality work, safe practices, and dependable service for landowners across the region.

Company Description

About Acorn Forestry\r\nFor more than 20 years, Acorn Forestry has specialized in reforestation, land management, and silviculture services in the western Gulf region. Our crews provide professional services including:\r\n•\tSite preparation and tree planting\r\n•\tPrescribed burning\r\n•\tHerbicide applications\r\n•\tHarvest planning and supervision\r\n•\tWildland firefighting\r\n•\tTimber management plans\r\nWe are committed to quality work, safe practices, and dependable service for landowners across the region.

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start, Relocation, Night shift

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