1. Fuels Reduction Technician
Chainsaw work, brushing, limbing, ladder fuels removal, defensible space compliance. Entry-level to experienced sawyers.
2. Chainsaw Operator / Faller
Advanced cutting, hazard tree removal, directional falling, production thinning.
3. Equipment Operator (Skid Steer / Excavator / Masticator)
Bobcat, John Deere, mulching head work, mastication, road access improvement.
4. Arborist / Tree Climber
Pruning, removals, rigging, technical tree work. ISA certification preferred.
5. Arborist Ground Support
Rigging support, lowering lines, jobsite safety control.
6. Crew Lead / Foreman
Supervises 3–8 person crews, production pacing, safety oversight, client interface.
7. Consulting Arborist
Tree risk assessments (Level 1–3), Caltrans support, written reports, expert documentation.
8. GIS & Fire Planning Specialist
Mapping, fuels modeling, treatment planning, grant support, data tracking.
9. Project Manager (Restoration / Public Works)
Manages agency contracts, compliance documentation, invoicing, reporting.
Administrative & Growth Roles
10. Office Administrator / Secretary
Scheduling, invoicing, client communication, payroll coordination.
11. Estimator / Sales Representative
Site visits, proposal writing, pricing, contract acquisition.
12. Grant & Contracts Coordinator
Cal Fire grants, CFIP/EQIP coordination, RFP responses.