Forest Ranger 80 - 100%
Teufen
Key information
- Publication date:01 January 2026
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Teufen
Job summary
Join the Baudirektion Kanton Zürich as a Forstwart/-in! Help protect and enable our forests.
Tasks
- Conduct timber harvesting in sustainable forest operations.
- Assist in winter as a second machine operator on special forestry tractors.
- Maintain nature conservation areas and young forest care.
Skills
- Completed vocational training as a Forstwart/-in EFZ required.
- Enjoy working in nature and physical endurance needed.
- Team-oriented, performance-driven, and independent skills essential.
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Building Department Canton Zurich
80 - 100%
01.06.2026 or by arrangement
Forest Ranger
Pitch in for our forests!
and apply for the State Forest Operation Teufen-Eglisau, which is a regional partner of the municipalities.
and apply for the State Forest Operation Teufen-Eglisau, which is a regional partner of the municipalities.
Your tasks
- Carry out timber harvesting work in continuous forest operation
- Work as a second machine operator on the forest special tractor in winter
- Carry out maintenance of nature reserves and young forest care
- Construction and maintenance of footpaths, roads, streams, and recreational facilities
- Support in the training of apprentices
Your profile
- Completed training as a Forest Ranger EFZ
- Enjoy working in nature and physical resilience
- Team player, performance-oriented and independent
- Driver's license category B (category BE advantageous)
- Enjoy working with apprentices
What to expect
You can expect a varied and interesting range of tasks in our state forests, mainly in the Teufen-Eglisau area and surroundings. Your workshop with modern infrastructure is located in Rorbas.
Your contact
Sandro Krättli
Head of State Forest and Training
+41 43 259 55 39
Head of State Forest and Training
+41 43 259 55 39
Martin Gross
Operations Manager / Forester Teufen-Eglisau
+41 44 866 34 02
Operations Manager / Forester Teufen-Eglisau
+41 44 866 34 02
Dear personnel service providers! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers that are associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.
About us
The Office for Landscape and Nature (ALN) fulfills diverse and forward-looking tasks for the Canton of Zurich in the areas of agriculture and forestry, nature and soil protection, sustainable food systems, as well as hunting and fishing.
The Zurich forest is a recreational arena for the population, a habitat for flora and fauna, but also the third largest wood producer in Switzerland. The approximately 40 employees of the State Forest and Training section in the Forest Department are proud to support and manage the care and use of the forest in the Canton of Zurich.
Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment in a motivated team at the Rorbas workshop.
The Zurich forest is a recreational arena for the population, a habitat for flora and fauna, but also the third largest wood producer in Switzerland. The approximately 40 employees of the State Forest and Training section in the Forest Department are proud to support and manage the care and use of the forest in the Canton of Zurich.
Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment in a motivated team at the Rorbas workshop.
We offer…
Modern machinery park
Fair salaries
Good and broad training and further education opportunities
Responsible activity
Interaction at eye level
Your application process
Pre-selection
First interview online
Taster day / second interview
Final decision
