Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Forest Warden EFZ / Machine Operator 100%
- 19 October 2026
- 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join the Baudirektion Kanton Zürich as a Forstwart/-in EFZ! This role offers a chance to shape our forests while enjoying a modern work environment.
Tasks
- Operate forestry machinery like tractors and excavators.
- Conduct timber harvesting in sustainable forest operations.
- Perform various forest maintenance tasks and nature conservation.
Skills
- You have an EFZ forestry qualification and driving licenses B and BE.
- Ability to work independently and in teams.
- Strong connection to nature and performance-oriented.
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About the job
use | protect | enable
Building Department Canton of Zurich
100%
01.11.2026 or by arrangement
Forest Warden EFZ / Machine Operator
Get involved for our forests!
and apply for the State Forest Operation Turbenthal.
and apply for the State Forest Operation Turbenthal.
Your tasks
- Operation of the forestry tractor and excavator
- Timber harvesting work in continuous forest management
- All forest work such as: forest maintenance, care of nature reserves, construction and maintenance of footpaths, forest roads, streams, recreational facilities and work for third parties (garden forestry)
Your profile
- You are a Forest Warden EFZ and have a driving licence category B and BE
- You work independently as well as in a team, are performance-oriented and connected to nature
Your contact
Miriam Lustenberger
Forester
+41 43 257 98 07
Forester
+41 43 257 98 07
Dear personnel service providers! Unfortunately, we cannot consider dossiers that are associated with fee demands. Only direct applications will be answered and considered in the selection process.
About us
The Office for Landscape and Nature (ALN) fulfils diverse and forward-looking tasks for the Canton of Zurich in the areas of agriculture and forestry, nature and soil protection, sustainable food systems, as well as hunting and fishing.
The Zurich forest is a recreational arena for the population, a habitat for flora and fauna, but also the third largest timber producer in Switzerland. The approximately 40 employees of the State Forest and Training Section in the Forest Department are proud to support and manage the care and use of the forest in the Canton of Zurich.
Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment in a motivated team at the State Forest Operation Turbenthal.
The Zurich forest is a recreational arena for the population, a habitat for flora and fauna, but also the third largest timber producer in Switzerland. The approximately 40 employees of the State Forest and Training Section in the Forest Department are proud to support and manage the care and use of the forest in the Canton of Zurich.
Do you want to leave a mark? If you engage with us at the Building Department, you shape the face of the Canton of Zurich. We can offer you an exciting environment in a motivated team at the State Forest Operation Turbenthal.
We offer…
Modern machinery fleet
Good and broad training and further education opportunities
Good and broad training and further education opportunities
Responsible activity
Your application process
Pre-selection
Initial interview
Taster day
Final decision
