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Herbicide Applicator

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc.
Ontario, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025
Benefit Summary:
Full-Time employees within Eocene are eligible for:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • 401k and 401k match opportunities
  • ESOP (so long as you meet eligibility requirements)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Volunteer Time
  • Bereavement Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Reports To: Regional Supervisor
Job Type: Full Time, Temporary
Compensation: $29-$40 per hour, based on relevant experience; per diem
Benefits: Not Eligible for Benefits
This is a seasonal position with the expectation that work will consist of 8-10 hours per day, 6 days per week annually from April through September. This position is primarily a field-based position with minimal office time anticipated. Candidates applying for this position will be required to work in Eastern Oregon and Western Idaho.
About Eocene Environmental Group:
Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.
Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:
  • Forestry & Utility Division
  • Environmental Division
  • Technology & Innovation Division
  • Sustainability Division
JOB SUMMARY: The Herbicide Applicator is responsible for treating non-native invasive species during the construction of utility-scale electrical transmission projects in Idaho and Oregon. The principal duties include, management of invasive plant species populations, application of herbicides, communication with county weed supervisors and federal agency personnel, and reporting of weed treatment efforts.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
  • Manage the treatment of noxious weed populations within utility rights-of-way
  • Document changes to noxious weed populations
  • Coordinate treatment of noxious weed species and track treatment status
  • Work collaboratively with construction and regulatory agency personnel to ensure treatment is conducted in a timely manner
  • Ensure best management practices are implemented
  • Prepare reports for noxious weed treatment efforts
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
  • Comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures
  • Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group’s cultural of safety and employee ownership.
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
  • Position will require travel and working outside
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, botany, environmental sciences or related field or equivalent work experience
  • 3-8 years of relevant professional experience
  • Ability to identify native and non-native plant species and noxious weed species
  • Competence using global positioning system (GPS) units, maps, iPads, and submeter accuracy devices
  • Commercial or Public Pesticide Applicator License or equivalent in Oregon and Idaho or ability to obtain within 1 month of hire
  • Training in weed management or Integrated Pest Management with an emphasis in weeds.
  • Experience in coordination with agency personnel and private landowners
  • Ability to frequently lift up to forty (40) pounds and maneuver various terrain with spray equipment
  • Ability to work long hours in potentially extreme weather conditions and in rugged terrain
  • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
  • Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience in native plant, and non-native and invasive plants, and noxious weed identification specific to noxious weeds in Eastern Oregon and Western Idaho
  • Experience conducting noxious weed treatment on large-scale utility construction projects
Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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