Forester / Machine Operator 100%

Turbenthal

Key information

Publication date:14 August 2025
Workload:100%
Place of work:Turbenthal

Job summary

Join us as a Forstwart/-in EFZ / Maschinist/-in in Turbenthal! This role offers a chance to contribute to sustainable forest management and protect nature.

Tasks

Operate forest machinery like tractors and excavators.
Conduct wood harvesting in a sustainable forest operation.
Perform various forest tasks, including trail maintenance and conservation.

Skills

You should have an EFZ in forestry and valid driving licenses.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Strong connection to nature and performance-oriented mindset.

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Forester / Machine Operator 100%

The Forest Department at the Office for Landscape and Nature is responsible for the protection and sustainable care and use of the forest. With nature-oriented forest management, the State Forest section creates quality of life for the population and habitats for wildlife and plants. To fulfill our service mandate, we are looking for you for the State Forest operation in Turbenthal starting August 1, 2025, or by agreement.

Your tasks:

Operation of the forest tractor and excavator
Timber harvesting in continuous forest operations
All forest work such as: forest care, maintenance of nature reserves, construction and maintenance of footpaths, forest roads, streams, recreational facilities, and work for third parties (garden woodworking)

Your profile:

You are a certified forester and have a driving license category B and BE
You work independently as well as in a team, are performance-oriented, and have a connection to nature

We offer:

A responsible and varied activity
Modern workshop with contemporary forestry and small machines
Long-term commitment in a friendly and motivated environment

Miriam Lustenberger is a forester and operations manager in the Turbenthal district and may be your future boss. She is happy to answer your specific questions: 043 257 98 07 or 078 810 92 33. We look forward to your online application. Your new environment: www.zh.ch/wald, more positions www.zh.ch/jobs.

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