Admendment 0003 Forestry SCLS WD 2001 0233 rev. 55 122324.pdf

This is a Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2001-0233, Revision 55, dated 12/23/2024) for forestry and land management services in North Carolina. The wage determination covers various forestry-related occupations including brush thinners, choker setters, fallers/buckers, fire lookouts, forestry equipment operators, technicians, truck drivers, and tree workers, with hourly rates ranging from $10.17 to $22.41.

The document specifies required fringe benefits including health and welfare benefits of $5.36 per hour (or $4.93 under EO 13706), paid vacation starting at 2 weeks after 1 year of service, and 11 paid holidays annually. It mandates minimum wage requirements under Executive Orders 14026 ($17.75/hour) and 13658 ($13.30/hour) for applicable contracts. The determination includes provisions for uniform allowances and maintenance costs, and details the process for requesting additional classification and wage rates using Standard Form 1444. The wage rates apply to service contracts for land clearing and related forestry services throughout North Carolina.