(above image from Lomakatsi Restoration Project)
Career Details
ENTRY WAGE LEVEL *
$13.75
UPPER WAGE LEVEL *
$24.26
AVERAGE ANNUAL *
$33,940
JOBS IN THE REGION (no Rogue Valley data, number represents Oregon)
176
* No data available for the Rogue Valley, numbers represent Oregon from O*NET and CareerOneStop.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under supervision, perform manual labor necessary to develop, maintain, or protect areas such as forests, forested areas, woodlands, wetlands, and rangelands through such activities as raising and transporting seedlings; combating insects, pests, and diseases harmful to plant life; and building structures to control water, erosion, and leaching of soil. Includes forester aides, seedling pullers, and tree planters.
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State of Oregon Licenses and Education
Licenses
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Schools & Training Providers
| Project Youth Plus (PY+) ages 17 – 24 | Medford and Grants Pass | Email Project Youth Plus for more information |
| Wolf Creek Job Corps Center | Glide | Forestry Conservation and Firefighting |
View a Calendar of Other Local Trainings.
For training information including possible financial support, contact your local WorkSource Rogue Valley Work Center (Jackson and Josephine Counties).
Call: Jackson County 541-734-7533 or Josephine County 541-471-3811
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