Ecological Restoration Field Technicians
Ecological Restoration Field Technicians
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position summary
Merjent Inc. (Merjent) is seeking Ecological Restoration Field Technicians to join our growing team in Northeast Wisconsin. Positions will be field based and focus on completing restoration work such as habitat enhancement through native plantings seedings invasive species control and stream/shoreline/slope stabilization using erosion control devices.
Project work will vary in natural communities from prairie wetland and woodland to in-water work. Work may also include infrastructure-related vegetation installations and enhancement including solar facility utility rights-of-way and roadside. These positions will be based out of Merjents Freedom Wisconsin office but will require occasional overnight travel. Some weekend work may be required as well as multi-week shifts on the road and regular work weeks more than 40 hours.
The pay rate for this position starts at $20.00/hour but may be higher based on qualifications and experience.
Weekly overtime opportunities during the months of April - October. Multiple advancement and growth opportunities!
why Merjent
The Merjent difference is real - its based on a commitment to our values which guide us in how we work with clients and each other. Our commitment to quality and professional integrity encompasses everything we do. We are proud of our reputation for delivering quality work and building long-term trusting relationships with our clients and with regulatory agencies.
responsibilities
- Executing in-the-field restoration project work under the direction of a Project Manager.
- Installing native plant species including trees shrubs plugs and seed; installing erosion control devices; applying herbicide; mowing; or any other activities necessary in the execution of restoration projects.
- Operating and maintaining tools and equipment necessary for the execution of restoration projects.
- Daily documentation and reporting of field activities.
- Understanding and implementing health and safety plans.
- Performing other duties as assigned.
qualifications and experience
- Associate or bachelors degree in natural resources life sciences etc. OR 3 years of landscaping-based experience.
- Operating various types of equipment and power tools including trucks trailers UTVs boats tractors skid steers pumps chainsaws brush cutters backpack and skid sprayers small engines/pumps etc.
- Basic understanding of above-listed equipment and power tool troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform repetitive physical work in a range of weather and field conditions including rough and sometimes steep terrain.
- Ability to conduct field work for 10 hours per day work weekends multi-week shifts on the road and regularly work more than 40 hours per week.
- Experience in native and invasive species plant identification.
- Experience with herbicide including selection calibration application types and application equipment.
- Experience in map reading and basic GIS data entry.
- Detail-oriented with good oral communication and problem-solving skills.
- Standard First Aid and CPR (or ability to obtain).
- Commercial Pesticide Applicators Certifications in Categories 5.0 and 6.0 (or ability to obtain).
- Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record.
- Active Fed Med Card or Class A Commercial Drivers License (or ability to obtain).
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
E-Verify
Merjent Inc. participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Candidates interested in applying should submit a completed Application for Employment (cover letter and resume) to .
Merjent Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veteran status or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application process are available upon request.
Merjent is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Temp
