Forestry Worker/Machine Operator (a)

Working for the Canton of Luzern means helping to shape the future - that of the Canton, its residents and not least your own. More than 7'000 employees in 200 different professions contribute daily to the excellent quality of life in our Canton. The Dienststelle Landwirtschaft und Wald (lawa) ensures the strengthening of natural resources and the sustainable development of rural areas in the Canton of Luzern. It is the cantonal competence and service center in the areas of agriculture, forest, fisheries and hunting as well as nature and landscape protection. The "a" in the job title stands for "alle" (all). The Canton of Luzern stands for diversity and variety. Forestry Worker/Machine Operator (a) # 80% - 100% | Altishofen | per 01.11.2026 or by arrangement ## Are you enthusiastic about the topic of forest and wood? Then manage our 2600 ha large state forest together with your colleagues. Your tasks • As a machine operator, you operate a modern fleet of machinery, carry out timber harvesting work and plant and care for young forest. • With your know-how, you participate in exciting projects in areas such as (safety) forestry and forest biodiversity. • As a mentor, you supervise and promote forestry apprentices during their training. Your profile • You are a trained forestry worker with enthusiasm. • You possess the training as a machine operator or are willing to complete it. • Ideally, you are a vocational trainer and bring initial experience in supervising apprentices or the willingness to develop further in this area. • You are a team player, enjoy taking responsibility and have a high level of safety awareness. • You possess a driving license of category B and ideally also of category BE. Bau-, Umwelt- und Wirtschaftsdepartement des Kantons Luzern Dienststelle Landwirtschaft und Wald (lawa) Ruedi Helfenstein Fachbereichsleiter Staatsforstbetrieb, Wald +41 41 349 7497