Senior Ecological Restoration Field Technicians

position summary

Merjent is seeking a Senior 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 community from prairie, wetland, and woodland to in-water work. Work may also include infrastructure related vegetation installations and enhancement including solar field, utility rights-of-ways, and roadside.

These positions will be based out of Freedom, WI office, but will require occasional overnight travel. Some projects, will at times, require work on weekends, multiple week shifts on the road, and regular work weeks in excess of 40 hours.

This is a full-time benefits eligible opportunity with an anticipated hourly wage between $28.75-$35.00 per hour but may be higher depending on qualifications and experience.

why Merjent?

Merjent is a medium-sized consulting company dedicated to creating an environment where both people and projects succeed. Merjent has staff located across the United States who may choose a remote, in-office, or hybrid work arrangement. All full-time employees begin their tenure at Merjent with 4 weeks of paid vacation regardless of seniority. In addition, employees receive 10 paid holidays and generous benefits and compensation packages. Merjent supports annual career-related training for employees to become or continue as leaders in their field of expertise. Merjent facilitates organic growth within the company and encourages employees to bring their ideas forward to grow existing and create new service lines within and beyond the currently served sectors of energy, mining, transportation, manufacturing and construction, land development industries, and government. Merjent also invests in its company culture by supporting travel for remote employees to attend in-person team meetings and all-staff events.

The Merjent difference is real - it's 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

• Execute in-the-field restoration project work under the direction of a project
• Lead field crews to complete restoration management.
• Perform native species plant installation including trees, shrubs, plugs, and seed; erosion control device installation; herbicide application; mowing; and any other activities necessary in the execution of ecological restoration projects
• Operate equipment and tools to complete management
• Complete daily documentation and reporting of field
• Understand and implement health and safety

qualifications and experience

• 5 years of experience performing ecosystem restoration
• 2 years of experience leading field crews performing ecosystem restoration.
• Associates or bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Life Sciences, or related
• 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
• Ability to lift 50 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, multiple week shifts on the road, and regularly work in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Experience in native and invasive species plant
• Experience with herbicide, including selection, calibration, application types, and application
• Experience in map reading and basic GIS data
• Detail-oriented with excellent oral communication and problem-solving
• Standard First Aid and CPR or ability to
• Commercial Pesticide Applicators Certifications in Categories 0 and 6.0 (or ability to obtain).
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving
• Active Fed Med Card or Class A Commercial Drivers Licenses (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug.

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.applicantpro.com.

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.

Salary : $29 - $35