Logging Operator

Location: Project Specific (CA-Based) - Travel Required

Reports to: Foreman / Superintendent

Compensation Range: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and company-provided PPE

Job Type: Full-time

CTL (Cut-to-Length), doing business as Ceres Forestry, is building a nationally scalable forestry platform aligned to the evolving needs of the U.S. federal government and large public-sector clients. Backed by Ceres Global's nearly 50-year history of delivering complex, mission-critical infrastructure and environmental services, Ceres Forestry is positioned to support large-scale, multi-region forestry, restoration, and fuel-reduction programs.

Our strategy is to scale Ceres Forestry into a national operating capability, leveraging trusted logging partners, advanced analytics, and data-driven decision-making to meet growing federal demand. As government agencies increasingly seek coordinated, nationwide solutions, Ceres Forestry is focused on delivering consistent execution, measurable outcomes, and long-term value across regions.

This platform supports post-fire hazard mitigation, wildfire fuel reduction, logging operations, and natural resource restoration while aligning operational excellence with federal priorities, funding mechanisms, and long-range environmental objectives.

Open Doors. Secure Millions. Rebuild Communities.

Ceres Global is a network of companies delivering integrated solutions in infrastructure, power, environmental services, and community resilience. Founded in 1976, Ceres has grown from a Midwest operation to a global enterprise with nine offices across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, India, and New Zealand.

With $2 billion in bonded project capacity and nearly 50 years of experience, Ceres Global serves clients worldwide through specialized units in disaster recovery, electrical infrastructure, power generation, heavy civil construction, environmental restoration, and materials recovery. These units operate as one cohesive force, combining local insight, shared resources, and global expertise to create lasting impact.

At Ceres Global, we believe you're more than just an employee; you're part of a team with a purpose and a meaningful mission. Every team member plays a vital role in restoring hope and helping communities recover and rebuild.

We value initiative, respect diversity, and give our people the freedom to lead. We don't just respond to challenges - we rise to them.

CTL dba Ceres Forestry is seeking skilled Heavy Equipment Operators to support forestry operations, debris removal, hazard mitigation, logging activities, and environmental restoration projects.

This role is critical to safe, effective field operations. Operators must be able to work in fastpaced, outdoor environments, maneuver a variety of heavy equipment with precision, and maintain strong safety discipline while completing mission-critical work that supports community resilience and natural resource restoration.

• Safely operate a wide range of forestry, logging, and heavy equipment including:
  
  Excavator, bulldozer, wheel loader (with grapple/log fork), skid steer, track loader, logging harvester, chipper, industrial shredder, grapple skidder, log loader, track chipper, forwarder, grader, masticator, sennebogen, feller buncher, spider lift, and tree handler.
• Operate equipment according to company standards and manufacturer specifications.
• Follow all safety practices, OSHA requirements, and worksite/traffic laws.
• Maneuver equipment using hand and foot controls with precision.
• Work in difficult or hazardous environments including steep terrain, dense vegetation, postfire landscapes, and extreme weather.
• Complete assigned work efficiently and within project timelines.
• Perform routine maintenance: greasing, oiling, fueling, and minor repairs.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections before and after operation.
• Report major repair needs to supervisors or technicians.
• Load and unload heavy equipment; may transport equipment if qualified.
• Maintain a clean work area and properly secure equipment.
• Follow written and verbal instructions for task completion.
• Work effectively with foremen, supervisors, and coworkers.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of field operations.

• Safe, accidentfree operation of equipment in all environments.
• Timely, highquality execution of assigned tasks.
• Effective use and care of company equipment.
• Strong adherence to OSHA and company safety policies.
• Reliable attendance, communication, and teamwork.
• Ability to adapt to changing field conditions and project demands.
• Contribution to a safe, productive, and missiondriven field team.

• 2-3+ years of experience operating logging, forestry, or heavy equipment.
• Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• Strong situational awareness in hazardous environments.
• Ability to regularly lift 50 lbs or more.
• Ability to work outdoors yearround in varying weather.
• Ability to work around poisonous plants and noxious vegetation.
• Demonstrated safety and productivity discipline.
• Reliable, punctual, and consistent availability.
• Valid driver's license.

• Commercial CDL (Class A or B).
• Certifications in heavy equipment repair or maintenance.
• Experience in forestry, disaster recovery, logging, or debris operations.
• Willingness to work long hours as needed.
• Strong judgment and accuracy in highpressure environments.

• Regular sitting and operation of hand controls.
• Frequent speaking and hearing.
• Occasional standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, or crawling.
• Frequent lifting and moving of up to 50 lbs.
• Required vision abilities: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, focusing.

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and outdoor elements.
• Frequent exposure to heat, dust, vibration, and loud noise.
• Occasional exposure to wet/humid conditions, cold temperatures, or elevated work areas.
• Worksite conditions may include steep slopes, postfire terrain, or dense vegetation.

At CTL dba Ceres Forestry, you won't just operate equipment - you'll directly support missioncritical projects that protect communities, restore landscapes, and strengthen national resilience.

We offer:

• A missiondriven, teamoriented culture
• Opportunities to support regional and national operations
• Reliable, consistent work on highimpact projects
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits

CTL dba Ceres Forestry is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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