Oregon's reforestation season needs large field crews, and GE Forestry, Inc. has an ACTIVE H-2B job order on the US Department of Labor's SeasonalJobs.dol.gov portal for 174 Forestry Workers based in Medford, Oregon. The listed pay starts at $18.33 per hour (up to $26.79), 3 months of experience is required, and the season runs from 4 January 2027 to 26 October 2027.
This is one of the largest free-visa forestry orders currently open, with lodging marked yes on the StateTally mirror of DOL data.
Job Details at a Glance
- Employer: GE Forestry, Inc.
- Job title: Forestry Worker (Forest and Conservation Workers, SOC 45-4011.00)
- Worksite: 1180 Bens Lane (report to work), Medford, OR 97501
- Openings: 174
- Pay: $18.33 to $26.79 per hour (as listed by the DOL); overtime rates also listed on the order
- Season: 4 January 2027 to 26 October 2027
- Hours: 40 per week, 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Experience: 3 months required
- Visa type: H-2B (temporary non-agricultural work)
- DOL case number: H-400-26280-284779
What the Work Involves
According to the DOL listing, workers raise and transport seedlings, sort tree seedlings and discard substandard stock, and plant seedlings or trees under supervision. The work is physical outdoor forestry labour across rough terrain in the Medford area and related worksites.
Requirements
- At least 3 months of relevant experience
- Must be 18 or older (travel)
- Able to walk substantially (up to about 15 miles per day), stoop and bend while carrying a pack (up to about 40 lbs) through rough terrain
- Drug, alcohol and tobacco-free work zone
- Available for the full season, 4 January 2027 to 26 October 2027
- Your country must be on the US government's yearly H-2B eligible countries list
StateTally marks lodging as available for this order. Confirm rent, deposits and any deductions with the employer before you accept.
Is This Free Visa Sponsorship?
Yes, under the H-2B rules. The H-2B regulations (20 CFR 655.20) require the employer to pay or reimburse visa and visa processing fees in the first workweek, and they ban recruitment fees charged to workers. Inbound travel and daily subsistence costs are reimbursed after you complete half of the season, and return travel is paid if you finish the contract or are dismissed early.
How to Apply
- Step 1: Read the official listing and job order: https://seasonaljobs.dol.gov/jobs/H-400-26280-284779
- Step 2: Email the recruitment address on the DOL page: geforest@msn.com
- Step 3: Or call: +1 541 857 1106
- Step 4: Send a short English note with your name, country, phone or WhatsApp number, forestry or outdoor experience, and confirm you can work from 4 January 2027 to 26 October 2027
Tips to Stand Out
- Mention any planting, farm, trail or outdoor labour experience, even if unpaid.
- Say you can hike long days with a pack and work in wet or cold Oregon weather.
- Ask clearly about lodging cost and what the employer provides.
Why This Listing Matters
Large forestry H-2B orders like this one are uncommon once the mid-winter recruitment window opens. With 174 openings, GE Forestry is asking for a full seasonal crew rather than a handful of helpers, which can improve your odds if you apply early with clear outdoor experience. Oregon planting work is demanding — long walks, hills and wet weather — so employers tend to favour applicants who already understand physical forestry or farm labour.
Ask in writing about lodging location, weekly rent, whether meals are included, and how you will travel from Medford to planting sites. Keep copies of every email. If an agent asks for money before you see a DOL case number matching H-400-26280-284779, walk away.
Scam Warning
Never pay an agent to "secure" this job or an H-2B visa. Recruitment fees are illegal under H-2B rules. Use only the phone number and email on the official DOL page, and be careful with lookalike websites or WhatsApp strangers.
Disclaimer
This post is for information only. Details come from the official DOL listing re-checked on 7 November 2026 and may change or close at any time. The Motivators is not a recruiter and is not connected to this employer.
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