Field Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Field Technician

Position Title : Field Technician

Location : Colusa

FLSA : Full-Time / Non-Exempt

Reports to : Field Manager / Field Foreman

Pay Scale : $ 18.00 - $22.00 Hourly

A thriving future for California’s environment and communities requires bold vision, creative problem-solving, and relentless determination. This is a critical decade for action and River Partners is growing our team of talented, dedicated change-makers to meet the challenge head on. Join us!

Who We Are

A tenacious nonprofit founded in 1998, River Partners brings life back to California rivers . We advance an innovative model of conservation that harnesses the power of restored riverways to create a thriving future for the state’s environment and communities.

Blending modern farming practices, cutting-edge science, and diverse alliances, River Partners reforests and reconnects river landscapes and critical wildlife corridors at an unprecedented pace and scale. We’ve restored more habitat along impaired California rivers than anyone else in the western U.S., having led hundreds of projects across nearly 20,000 acres throughout California. Our efforts result in a suite of tangible wins for struggling wildlife, flood safety, climate resiliency, water conservation, healthy communities, and strong local economies.

We are growing fast and looking for passionate team members to help us increase our pace and scale of restoration.

Why We Do It

Healthy rivers are essential for a vibrant California. They provide fresh water for growing our food, economy, communities, and wildlife found nowhere else. Rivers support more species and in greater numbers than any other ecosystem in California—making our state a worldwide biodiversity hotspot. Yet just 5% of our native riverside habitat remains. What’s left needs reviving.

The actions we take during this decade will decide California's future. With their exponential benefits for wildlife, natural resources, and communities, healthy rivers are critical for a flourishing Golden State for generations to come.

Why You Should Join Us

River Partners offers competitive salaries and benefits, including comprehensive health care insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with immediate employer matching, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs, other well-being benefits.

We’re proud of our supportive culture and focus on work-life balance.

Position Description :

The Field Technician works with the Field Foreman and Field Manager in the operation of field equipment and manual labor in the process of working on multiple projects. As a result of this position's efforts, River Partners will be able to further our work on our portfolio of projects.

Note : Field Technicians are temporary, as such, workloads are dependent upon company needs and project timelines. There are periods of time during projects when this position is expected to work significant amounts of overtime. There may be other periods (i.e., winter months) when there may be little or no work available due to field conditions or the weather. The incumbent in this position must remain flexible with work schedules.

Supervisory Responsibilities : This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of This Position Include :

• The operation of pesticide spray rigs in a safe and effective manner, paying close attention to standard safety practices, weather conditions and adequate plant protection.
• Operate tractors and other equipment for site preparation activities such as mowing and disking.
• Maintain agricultural equipment, irrigate restoration plantings as needed, and maintain irrigation systems.
• Provide regular communication to the Director of Operations and Field Restoration Manager on project progress and field conditions.
• Collect, process, and deliver native plant materials.
• Assist with the collection of monitoring data.
• Performs other assignments from time to time as requested by the Field Manager to achieve department and company business goals.
• Collect, process, and deliver native plant materials. Assist with the collection of monitoring data.
• Performs other assignments from time to time as requested by the Field Manager to achieve department and company business goals.

Essential Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

Qualifications :

Compensation & Benefits

Non-Exempt position. Pay Range $18.00-$22.00 Hourly

River Partners offers a generous benefits package including ample holidays and paid time off, an alternative work week schedule, flexible location and hours, health insurance, and up to 4% 401(k) match on your contribution

Working Conditions / Physical Effort :

Does this job have any travel requirements? ☒ Yes ☐ No

Percentage of time spent traveling :

10-25%

26-50%

Travel is by (check all that apply) :

Airplane

Other : ____________________________________

Does this job require that weight be lifted or force be exerted? If so, how much and how often? Check the appropriate boxes below.

Amount of Time % of Work Week

None

Under 1 / 3

1 / 3 to 2 / 3

Over 2 / 3

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

More than 100 pounds

How much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities? Show the amount of time by checking the appropriate boxes below.

Amount of Time % of Work Week

None

Under 1 / 3

1 / 3 to 2 / 3

Over 2 / 3

Stand

Walk

Use hands to handle or feel

Reach with hands and arms

Climb or balance

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Talk or hear

Taste or smell

How much noise is typical for the work environment of this job? Check the appropriate level below.

Very quiet (examples : forest trail, isolation booth for hearing test)

Quiet (examples : library, private office)

Moderate noise (examples : business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

Loud (examples : metal can manufacturing department, large earth-moving equipment)

Very loud (examples : jack hammer work, front row at rock concert)

How much exposure to the following environmental conditions does this job require? Show the amount of time by checking the appropriate boxes below.

Amount of Time % of Work Week

None

Under 1 / 3

1 / 3 to 2 / 3

Over 2 / 3

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

Work near moving mechanical parts

Work in high, precarious places

Fumes or airborne particles

Toxic or caustic chemicals

Outdoor weather conditions

Extreme cold (non-weather)

Extreme heat (non-weather)

Risk of electrical shock

Work with explosives

Risk of radiation

Vibration

Does this job have any special vision requirements? Check all that apply.

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

No special vision requirements

Describe the specific job duties that require the physical demands selected above :

River Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

River Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action (EEO / AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non‐job related characteristic as directed by law.

Salary : $18 - $22