What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Field Technician-Herbicide Applicator (Seasonal) position at EcoPoint Inc.?
Additional Compensation: Field bonus based on productivity
Job Type: Full Time Seasonal February - November (Estimated)
Travel Requirement: Up to 50% of the time
Location: Front Range, Co (Fort Collins - Longmont and surrounding areas)
There are expected to be opportunities for permanent employment starting in early 2025.
EcoPoint has multiple ongoing projects throughout the intermountain west and is seeking individuals interested in temporary full-time work starting in February until snow conditions prevent further work, expected in late November or early December. The type of work being conducted will be noxious weed treatments, brush thinning, seed collection, live plant installation, mowing, and vegetation monitoring. This work will be conducted in an outdoor environment with adverse weather conditions including extreme temperatures. Work will not be conducted when unsafe conditions occur such as lighting or thunder storms. Applicants are not required to have experience in these exact areas, however experience with some of the work types and demonstrated ability to learn new tasks in the field is expected. A good candidate will have experience identifying noxious and native plant species in Colorado. Employees will be thoroughly trained to operate all equipment required for the duties in a safe manner prior to being expected to perform in the field.
The following is a list of physical capabilities and proficiencies required to fulfill the duties of this position:
- Walking for 10-15 miles in one day
- Carrying a load of approximately 20 lbs. for long distances
- Lifting material with a weight of up to 50 lbs.
- Drive company vehicles in a safe and conscientious manner
- Working in extreme conditions (i.e. hot or cold weather, wind and insects)
- Comfortable in remote conditions
- Must pass DOT medical examination and drug screening
Preferred experience
- Natural resource management/habitat restoration experience
- Operating UTV/ATV’s in a safe manner
- Operating equipment (tractors, skid steers, excavators)
- Colorado applicator license (107, and 109)
- Class A NTT CDL
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to
jobs@ecopoint-inc.com. Please include “Environmental Field Technician-Herbicide Applicator (Seasonal)” in
the subject line.
Salary : $17 - $25
