Roberts County Conservation District
Job Description and Employment Policies
TREE PLANTER & TRACTOR DRIVER
Supervision:
Tree planters are employees of the Roberts County Conservation District and are under the direct supervision of the District Manager and Board Chairman.
Duties:
1. Reports any problems or concerns with methods, equipment, stock, site preparations, or producers to the District Manager.
2. Helps unload trees from the nurseries as they arrive.
3. Helps to load trees for planting daily; making sure each species is properly marked for easy identification.
4. Cares for trees while in the field making sure that that they are kept as cool and wet as possible.
5. Plants trees according to tree plan making sure that the proper species is planted in the correct row with proper in-row and between-row spacing. Training will be given on this as needed.
6. Cleans machine at the end of each site before loading on the trailer.
7. Helps unload trees after daily planting making sure that the trees are returned to the correct bin and properly cared for (mossed and watered).
8. Tree Planters and Tractor Drivers shall operate district vehicles and equipment in a careful manner keeping in mind the safety of other crew members at all times.
9. Tractor driver loads and unloads the equipment on the trailer in a safe manner. The Tractor Driver, with assistance from planters, will secure the equipment when loaded on the trailer for safe transport.
10. The tree planting crew will receive training and assistance from the District Manager and Natural Resources Conservation Service staff if needed.
Wages:
To be determined by Board of Supervisors. Time and one-half will be paid for hours over eight per day. Social Security and Medicare will be withheld and reported. Federal income tax will be withheld according to employees W-4. Employees are required to complete all forms required by the state and federal government.
Schedule:
Employment begins upon arrival of trees, usually in April. Spring period of employment ends when all plantings have been completed. Hours to be determined by the job and will be flexible due to the weather. Long hours are expected when weather permits. Tree planting season is short but intense.
Benefits:
None offered. Employees are covered by worker’s compensation insurance and laws.
Terms:
Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid South Dakota driver’s license in order to drive district vehicles. Must be physically fit – walking, bending, climbing off and on equipment, and lifting (up to 50#) are required elements of the job. Must be capable of working outside. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employment can be terminated at any time by the decision of the District Manager or Board Chairman for cause.
I have reviewed the above information and agree to abide by these policies as a condition of employment with the Roberts County Conservation District. I certify that on this date, at this time, I am capable and able to fulfill the obligations of: (check one)
Tree Planter
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