Tree Planters

at Express Forestry Service LLC in Leslie, Arkansas, United States

Job Description

Tree Planters. 90 temporary/full-time positions with Express Forestry Service, LLC  from 10/1/2026 - 7/31/2027.

Under supervision, perform manual work necessary using hand tools to develop and maintain woodlands. Plant bare-root or containerized trees using a shovel, hoe dad, dibble bar, or hoe. Transport trees in a tree bag. Select optimum planting location to meet spacing, soil, and shade requirements. Dig holes at pre-determined intervals and insert seedling. Tamp soil around plant with foot and planting tool. Identify diseased or undesirable trees and remove them, using handsaws or pruners. As a minor activity, weed by hand to reduce competing vegetation. These jobs involve propagating, protecting, and managing forest tracts.  Drug free workplace. Random and upon suspicion drug testing is conducted at the employer's expense. Work is itinerant. Temporary workers will be paid either prevailing wage or the SCA wage and fringe benefits required in any Federal government contract, whichever is higher.

Must be 18 years or older. Requires physical stamina. Extensive walking, bending, and lifting while carrying 50 lb tree bag and tool over rough terrain in adverse weather. Workers must be physically fit. Applicant must be available to work the entire contract period. Production standard of 2450 trees correctly planted per 7 hour day after one week of on the job training. Work schedule and locations dependent on weather conditions. Must pass drug screenings. Overnight travel required.

On-the-job training will be provided to the worker.

Employer pays in advance or reimburses workers in the first workweek for all government-mandated and visa-related fees (excluding passport fees). For non-local workers (i.e., residing outside normal commuting distance), employer reimburses inbound travel costs at the 50% point in the contract (unless paid in advance). Inbound travel includes transportation costs from worker’s permanent residence or place of recruitment, a daily meal subsistence (based on rates required by law, currently $16.78 per day minimum without receipts; and with receipts, $68.00 per day maximum for meals with $110.00 per day maximum for lodging), and reasonable lodging costs, if applicable. Travel reimbursements based on least-cost common carrier rate. Employer provides or pays outbound travel costs upon completion of the contract period or early dismissal, except where the worker has subsequent employment.

Employer guarantees to offer hours equal to at least three-fourths of the workdays in each 12-week period of the total contract period, beginning with the worker’s first workday and ending on the contract end date or any extension thereof. Employer may count all hours worked, as well as any hours offered within the standard work schedule that a worker chooses to not work, up to the maximum number of daily hours on the job order.

Workers who voluntarily abandon employment are not entitled to payment for outbound travel costs or the full three-fourths period guarantee described above.

Employer provides without charge all tools, supplies and equipment (incl. uniforms, if applicable) necessary to perform duties assigned.

JOB LOCATION:

203 Express Lane Leslie, AR 72645  and multiple worksites within AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, LA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NC, Ok, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, and WY.

Employer provides incidental transport between job sites. Employer may deduct reasonable costs for daily transportation to/from worksite from designated pick-up location. Use of employer-provided transportation is voluntary.

WAGE INFORMATION:

Wage rate is no less than $17.74-$30.18 per Hour, depending on location. Overtime hours vary at:  $26.61-$45.27 per Hour, depending on location. 

 A single workweek will be used to compute wages due. The payroll period is bi-weekly. Workers are paid by check on Friday. The standard work schedule is from 7:30 AM until 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Employer will offer 35 hours per week. Employer may offer more than the stated work hours, depending on weather, business needs, and other conditions. Extreme heat, cold, rain, or drought may affect exact working hours.

Employer makes all payroll deductions required by law. Employer does not envision other workforce-wide payroll deductions.  Voluntary deductions must be pre-authorized in writing and may include the following: Voluntary advances and/or loans made to workers, if any, may be repaid by pre-authorized payroll deductions.  Daily transportation to and from the worksite from a centralized designated pick-up place will be offered at a reasonable cost to workers.  The use of this transportation is voluntary.   Employer may deduct health insurance premiums for workers voluntarily participating in plan.   Optional lodging facilities are equally available to foreign and non-local workers from outside normal commuting distance at no charge to the worker..

REFERRAL INSTRUCTIONS:

State Workforce Agency (SWA) may only refer qualified applicants who have been apprised of the material terms and conditions of employment and who are able, willing, and available for the job. Employer makes hiring decisions at its sole discretion. Referrals and applicants are accepted from all sources. Applicants must possess documentation required to complete Form I-9 employment eligibility verification.

To apply, contact employer at mail@expressforestry.com , or apply at: Arkansas Department of Workforce Services, No. 2 Capital Mall Room 436, Little Rock, AR 72201, (501) 682-1015.