Ecological Restoration Technician

NexGen Land Solutions, LLC is a growing small business that is looking for the right person that is highly motivated, dedicated, and passionate about their work.

Qualifications

Keen interest in natural resources and outdoors

Native and invasive plant identification knowledge

Prior experience spraying herbicide and the ability to study for and pass a test to become a licensed Pesticide Applicator

Must be able to obtain state issued Pesticide Operator's license within 30 days of employment

Travel with overnight stays of 2–4-night periods will be required for some job sites

Responsibilities

Please note that we also work outside come rain or come shine, and are exposed to insects including ticks and mosquitoes, or to poisonous plants such as poison ivy

You will be walking long distances, and carry equipment, such as chainsaws and gas-powered brush cutters or a sprayer (up to 50 lbs)

At times, you will be also required to operate UTVs, tractors, skid steers, and trucks with trailers

Conducting invasive species control (mechanical and chemical methods)

Working in vegetative communities such as prairies, wetlands, sedge meadows, woodlands, and naturalized basins

Learning plant identification, plant ecology and invasive species control methods

Mowing grass/brush

Cutting and piling brush

Controlled prescription burning

Herbicide application utilizing backpack/ATV sprayer

Utilization of hand tools and small gas-powered machinery including chainsaws, weed whackers, walk-behind mowers and ATV

Perform visual observer duties for drone spraying

Perform other duties as assigned

This job consists of 100% field work.

Some overnights may be required, with per diem reimbursed to employees. Employee will be required to meet on site for some projects, with excess mileage expense reimbursed, so reliable transportation is needed.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of your duties.

Benefits

Pay Rate $20-22/hr based on work experience and qualifications

Potential for take home work vehicle, valid Drivers License a must

Employer paid registration and fees for work related classes and certification during employment, when required by employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Towanda, IL 61776: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22