Logging Field Supervisor 1 (Administrative)

Now Hiring: Logging Field Supervisor I - Northern California
Are you an experienced heavy equipment operator ready to lead logging crews in the field? Join our team as a Logging Field Supervisor I, overseeing all phases of logging projects across Northern California.
About Us:Founded in 1980, J.W. Bamford is a trusted leader in logging, lumbering, and disaster recovery services in Northern California. Our team works in various industries, including forestry and fire damage restoration, providing essential services for local communities. Join a family-owned company that values safety, teamwork, and dedication.
Pay: $30.00-$45.00/hour, based on experience and responsibility level.Schedule: Full-time, travel required up to 75% of the time.
Key Responsibilities:

Supervise daily operations and manage site crews
Operate and train staff on forestry equipment
Enforce safety policies and site rules
Manage project schedules and budgets
Ensure quality control and regulatory compliance

Qualifications:

Must have Logging experience
2-5 years of heavy equipment experience required
Mechanical troubleshooting and repair knowledge preferred
Valid driver's license with clean 5-year record
Strong leadership, safety awareness, and team management skills
Bi-Lingual a plus

Why Join Us?

Competitive pay
Hands-on leadership role
Opportunities for growth
Veterans encouraged to apply

Competencies:
· Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job, accurately checking processes and tasks, being watchful over a period of time.
· Communication Skills: The ability to communicate clearly both verbally and written.
· Adaptability: The ability to adapt to continuous change and business needs.
· Innovation: The ability to generate and implement original ideas and practices.
· Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying up to date with industry trends.
· Confidentiality: Ensures the confidentiality of all sensitive data.
· Staff Development: The ability to provide feedback and coaching, create a motivating environment, set goals and provide developmental opportunities, willing assist colleagues and shares knowledge, and delegate effectively.
· Team Management: The ability to effectively manage a team or department.
· Time Management: The ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
· Decision Making/Judgement: The ability to recognize and respond to problems, systematically gather information, sort through complex issues, seek input from others, address root cause of issues, make timely decisions, make difficult decisions, use consensus when possible, and communicate decisions to others.
· Planning and Forecasting: The ability to set goals, outline steps, and make educated predictions to manage time and resources appropriately.
· Compliance: Adheres to all regulatory and organizational policies and procedures.
· Knowledge of Position: Understanding of principles, practices, and standards of job or department.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· Approves timecards and time off requests in accordance with company policy.
· Prepares daily work schedules and job assignments.
· Provides direction and oversight to forepersons, tradespeople, operators, and laborers to meet production and quality standards.
· Communicates and enforces all safety procedures, company policies, and job site rules.
· Observes, evaluates, and documents work performance; delivers feedback, training, and coaching as needed.
· Identifies and addresses performance concerns or interpersonal conflicts, collaborating with management or Human Resources as appropriate.
· Fosters a positive team environment that encourages professionalism, teamwork, and respect.
· Ensures ongoing compliance with safety regulations, environmental guidelines, and project-specific requirements.
Work Environment:

All work is performed outside in all types of various weather (i.e. heat, cold, wind, sun and inclement weather, etc.)
Exposure to all types of terrain.
Exposure to all elements of nature on a regular basis.
Exposure to loud noise.
Exposure to fumes, odors, gases, dusts, etc.

Physical Demands - The physical demands below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

Must have good visual and auditory physical capabilities to manage sight and sound in a hazardous construction environment.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Coordination between hands, eyes, and feet to guide equipment and objects is required.
Must be able to push and pull with hands, arms, and feet repetitively.
Must be able to push, pull, climb, sit, and stretch regularly while performing the essential functions of the job.
Must be able to be alert and cognitive of multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including awareness of other employees, subcontractors, machinery, equipment, and moving traffic when applicable.
Must be able to work around loud noises.
Must be able to mount and dismount safely off vehicles and equipment.
Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Must be able to work overtime as requested.
Must be able to walk on uneven terrain.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Travel Required:

Position requires travel to specific project sites within Northern California, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays required based on business needs.

Required Education and Experience:

2-5 years' experience running Heavy Machinery.
2-5 years' experience in supervision role and responsibility.

Preferred Education and Experience:

High School education or equivalent
Forestry: 1 to 5 years
Heavy equipment operator: 3 years
Mechanical Knowledge: 1-2 years

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

Must have a valid driver's license. Preferred: A commercial Driver's License Class A.
Clean Driving Record: 5 years (Required).
Must pass pre-employment Drug Screen, and as a Commercial Driver participate in all DOT mandated drug and alcohol random testing.
Ability to work a schedule of either 5 days 10 hours per day or 6 days 12 hours per day. Or a fire response schedule in which the schedule varies depending upon the immediate emergency.

Benefit Conditions:

Only Full-Time employees are eligible.
May have a waiting period.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.