Forester - Lumberjack

Publication date:18 November 2025
Workload:100%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Hauterive

Job summary

Join Forestier·ère - Bûcheron·ne, a leading energy company in Switzerland.

Tasks

Maintain forests, including logging and cleaning near power lines.
Care for lakesides and company green spaces to prevent erosion.
Respond to extreme weather events to ensure installation function.

Skills

CFC in forestry required; knowledge of forestry engineering essential.
Team player with a rigorous and autonomous nature.
Driver's license required; forestry tractor skills are a plus.

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About the job

Forester·ess - Lumberjack·ess

Active in Western Switzerland, we help our clients realize their projects by providing comprehensive, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions, whether it is electricity and heat production and distribution, electrical installations, home automation, soft mobility, air conditioning, or water treatment. As an exemplary employer, we support the skills development of our 2700 employees, including 260 apprentices, as well as the balance between private and professional life.

The Electrical Energy Management operates hydraulic and thermal production infrastructures, develops production facilities from renewable energies, and ensures electricity supply under the best conditions.

To strengthen our team responsible for the maintenance of grounds, forests, and facilities, we are looking for our future colleague.

Mission:

Carry out forest maintenance work, including logging, felling, and cleaning along power lines
Maintain lake shores, access to infrastructures, and company green spaces by performing consolidation work to combat erosion
Ensure the maintenance of grounds and equipment near dams, including vegetation cleaning, mowing, and barrier construction
Intervene during extreme weather events (storms, floods, snow) to ensure the operation of installations, performing complex work with chainsaws and climbing trees as needed for interventions
Perform maintenance of the entity's vehicles and machinery

Profile:

Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC) as forester-lumberjack
Good knowledge of forests and forest engineering
Open to training in tree climbing and rope work
Rigorous, autonomous, and versatile by nature with a strong team spirit
Holder of a driving license
Able to use a forestry tractor (an asset)

What we offer you:

A dynamic environment conducive to work-life balance.
The social benefits of a modern company, equitable treatment, and professional development opportunities.
A strong spirit of cohesion and a team proud to collaborate: "Together, we move towards success."

Need more information?

Contact Albert Vonlanthen, Head of the Forests and Grounds Entity at 079 736 04 24.

Interested? We look forward to receiving your complete application by clicking the "Apply" button below.

Human Resources

Delia Cosereanu