Join the Trinity River Lumber Team
Build a career with a company that values safety, reliability, and the future of California’s forests.
Trinity River Lumber Company is a locally owned sawmill in Weaverville, in the heart of Trinity County, California. From the mill floor to the forest, we offer competitive wages, strong benefits, and a hardworking, team-oriented environment. Explore our current openings below.
What We Offer
Competitive wages.
Health, dental & vision insurance.
401(k) with 4% company match.
Paid time off.
Discretionary profit sharing.
Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace
Trinity River Lumber Company maintains a ZERO-tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol from time of hire throughout employment.
Available Positions
Entry-Level
Entry Level Production Positions
Production-based entry level positions, depending on the needs of the company. Opportunity to learn and operate entry level jobs within the plant including clean up, sawmill and planer production. Candidates must have the ability to work in a fast-paced, labor-intensive setting while working safely as a team player. Must be punctual and reliable.
Professional
Forester
Our Forestry Department manages sawlog procurement, administers company-owned timberlands in Trinity and Humboldt Counties, and manages a master stewardship agreement with the Shasta-Trinity and Six Rivers National Forests. We’re seeking a highly motivated, self-directed Forester who takes ownership of their work, stays productive with minimal supervision, and proactively contributes to the team. The ideal candidate brings a forestry or biological resources background, with an understanding of both the technicalities of timber harvesting and the regulatory considerations of managing biological and botanical resources.
Responsibilities may include
- Reforestation activities and contract administration
- Timber harvest plan writing and layout (e.g. flagging/marking unit boundaries, stream zones)
- NEPA planning, project design, and unit layout on federal projects
- GIS analysis and map making
- Biological and botanical assessments and surveys, including working nights
- Pile/broadcast burn planning and implementation
- Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Forestry, Wildlife Biology, Natural Resources, or a closely related field
- Solid understanding of logging systems, forest ecology, and silvicultural methods
- Knowledge of and experience with biological and botanical surveys and reports relevant to timber harvesting
- Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, Avenza Maps, Microsoft Word and Excel
- Thrives in small team settings where initiative and adaptability are valued over rigid task assignments
- Valid California driver’s license and ability to operate 4WD vehicles on rough terrain, including alone at night
- Ability to work in field conditions including steep slopes, uneven ground, variable weather, and remote locations
Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional experience in forestry or wildlife biology
- Strong familiarity with environmental laws such as NEPA, ESA, CEQA, and the California FPRs
- California Registered Professional Forester license
- Cal Fire Certified Archaeological Surveyor
- Grant writing experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for regulatory and stakeholder correspondence
$75,000 – $90,000 per yearActual placement will depend on qualifications. Competitive benefits package includes health, vision, and dental; 401(k) with 4% company match; and paid time off.
How to apply: Apply online, or download an application and mail it — along with your resume and cover letter — to P.O. Box 249, Weaverville, CA 96093. Applications accepted until August 28, 2026.
Applications will be accepted until the position(s) are filled. Apply online or download an application to get started.
All applications may be submitted to:
Trinity River Lumber Company
PO Box 249, Weaverville, CA 96093
Phone: (530) 623-5561 | Fax: (530) 623-3889
Human Resources Manager: Shannon Taylor
Trinity River Lumber Company is committed to EEO/AAE. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Trinity River Lumber Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including vets and disabilities.
EEOC poster: View poster (PDF)
Supplement to the EEOC poster: View supplement (PDF)