wagerates.pdf

This document is a Register of Wage Determinations from the U.S. Department of Labor for Forestry and Logging Services in Oregon, Wage Determination No. 1977-0079, Revision No. 80, dated 07/29/2025. The wage determination covers multiple job classifications in forestry, including Brush/Precommercial Thinner, Choker Setter, Faller/Bucker, Fire Lookout, Forestry Equipment Operator, Forestry Technician, Forestry Truck Driver, General Forestry Laborer, Nursery Specialist, Slash Piler/Burner, Tree Climber, and Tree Planter roles.

The wage determination specifies hourly rates ranging from $12.91 to $35.61, with additional health and welfare benefits of $5.55 to $5.99 per hour. The document outlines requirements under Executive Orders 14026 and 13658, which mandate minimum wage rates for covered workers. It includes provisions for vacation (2 weeks after 1 year of service), 11 paid holidays, and potential uniform allowances. The document also details a conformance process for adding job classifications not initially listed in the wage determination, which involves a review and approval process by the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor.