Job Description
A hands-on environmental restoration technician role involving outdoor work such as planting, erosion control, invasive species management, and operating specialized equipment to restore ecosystems and protect natural resources.
Key Responsibilities
- Plant, seed, and install erosion control measures in outdoor environments
- Operate light equipment such as chainsaws, brush cutters, augers, and sprayers
- Apply herbicide to control invasive plant species
- Perform invasive plant removal management
- Assist with restoration planting and landscape construction projects
- Travel to project sites, including overnight stays, within the region
Requirements
- High School degree or equivalent.
- Ability to operate and adapt within a team.
- Keen interest in natural resources and outdoors.
- At least 1 or more years of experience working in field operations or civil construction or on natural resource or water resource infrastructure projects.
- Prior experience performing native seed and plant installation, including erosion control measures.
- Knowledge of native plant identification.
- Experience spraying herbicide and the ability to study for and pass a test to become a licensed Pesticide Applicator.
- Ability to operate and maintain small engines and equipment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a FedMed Certificate.
- Ability to drive truck and trailer.
- Willingness to work over 50 hours per week, including weekends during peak periods.
- Ability to travel up to 75% within the region, including overnight stays of 1 to 4 nights for some projects.
- Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including rain or shine, and exposure to insects such as ticks and mosquitoes, and poisonous plants such as poison ivy.
- Physical ability to walk long distances and carry equipment weighing up to 50 lbs, including chainsaws, gas-powered brush cutters, augers, or sprayers.
- Experience operating light equipment such as UTVs, skid steers, and trucks with trailers.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range not specified
Work schedule involves over 50 hours per week with opportunities for weekend work during peak periods
Work environment perks include outdoor work in various weather conditions, exposure to insects and poisonous plants, and walking long distances while carrying equipment
Free RES owned housing available upon request
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