Job Description
A hands-on environmental restoration technician role involving outdoor work, operating specialized equipment, managing invasive species, planting, seeding, and supporting ecosystem restoration projects to make a positive environmental impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate specialized equipment such as trucks, UTVs, brush cutters, augers, and chainsaws in outdoor environments.
- Use GPS mapping systems to navigate and document restoration work.
- Identify native and invasive plant species to guide restoration activities.
- Apply herbicides to manage invasive species and support ecosystem restoration.
- Participate in planting and seeding projects to restore ecosystems.
- Perform equipment maintenance and basic upkeep.
- Implement invasive species management programs.
- Assist with habitat management techniques, including prescribed burns (if certified).
Requirements
- High School degree or equivalent
- Reliable means of transportation to get to the field office
- Keen interest in natural resources and outdoors
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, walk over uneven surfaces and up and down hills, climb on construction equipment, and work outdoors and in inclement weather
- One (1) year of work experience in ecological restoration
- Ability to read and understand project plans, details, and specifications
- Commercial Pesticide Technician Apprentice License in the applicable categories for the assigned state
- Knowledge of native and invasive plant species applicable to the assigned state
- One (1) year of experience mixing and applying herbicides for managing invasive species
- One (1) year of experience performing planting and seeding techniques
Benefits & Perks
Seasonally steady work with over 50 hours per week
Hands-on experience operating specialized equipment such as large trucks, UTVs, brush cutters, augers, and chainsaws
Training in the use of GPS mapping systems and herbicide application
Opportunity to earn S-130/190 Burn Certification
Work outdoors in natural environments
Development of skills in planting, seeding, erosion control, and invasive species management
Ready to Apply?
Join res and make an impact in renewable energy
Stay Updated on Sustainability Jobs
Get the latest renewable energy jobs and career tips delivered to your inbox.
Job Alerts
Get notified about new sustainability jobs
More jobs at res
Office Coordinator
res
NEW
Brentwood
Part Time
19h
IT Service Delivery Analyst
res
Not specified
Full Time
4d
Ecological Restoration Operator II
res
Hillsdale
Full Time
4d
$0k-0k/hr