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Woodcutter and forestry worker

Ville de Besançon · Local government

En français : Bûcheron sylviculteur

This job in plain words

The City of Besançon is hiring a woodcutter and forestry worker for its urban forests and woodlands department. The job covers work in the town forests, plus some tasks for visitors.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Civil servants, especially adjoints techniques and competitive exam winners, get priority. People who are not civil servants can also apply for a contract if the first selection round does not succeed.

Category
Category C (staff)
Diploma
Vocational certificate (CAP, BEP) · Forestry diploma, or equivalent experience. Minimum CAP/BEP level for contract hiring.
Contract
Civil servants (adjoint technique, through competitive exam) and contract staff. For contract staff: 3-year fixed-term contract, renewable, with possible permanent contract after 6 years.

The profile they want:

  • Forestry diploma, or equivalent experience as a forestry worker or woodcutter.
  • Proven knowledge of safety on work sites.
  • Good people skills and a team spirit.
  • Category B driving licence required; C and EC licences valued.
  • Energetic, adaptable, and comfortable dealing with the public.

What you would do

  • Carry out forestry work, such as planting and clearing.
  • Fell and process timber, industrial wood and firewood.
  • Collect rubbish and illegal dumps.
  • Feed the animals in the animal enclosures.
  • Clean and maintain your equipment.

How to apply

Apply on the City of Besançon's website, reached from the offer. Send your cover letter and your CV.

Documents to send:

  • Cover letter
  • CV in pdf format

Good to know:

  • Seasonal hours: 27 hours over 3 days from mid-March to late August, then 43h45 over 5 days.
  • Practical tests take place before the interview, planned for 27 November 2026.
  • Category B driving licence required; C and EC licences valued.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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