Environmental Technician in Orleans

Energy Jobline ZR; Orléans; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A local environmental services provider in Centre-Val de Loire is seeking an experienced Environmental Technician to manage fieldwork, including invasive plant management and restoration tasks. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience. This full-time position requires excellent physical capability and communication skills, with duties including operating equipment and ensuring safety standards. Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical activities requiring significant use of arms and legs.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Availability for occasional overnight travel.

Responsabilités

• Conduct field work for invasive plant management and restoration.
• Use hand and power tools for landscape construction.
• Operate vehicles and mechanized equipment.

Connaissances

Valid Driver’s License

Experience in a similar role

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate orally and in writing

Formation

High school diploma or GED certificate

Outils

Handheld GPS devices

Pesticide applicator tools

Description du poste

Wilkinson Ecological Design, Inc.

Position: Environmental Technician

Status: Full-Time, Non-exempt

Job Description

Position Summary

The Environmental Technician is responsible for field work, landscape construction, invasive plant management, installation of bioengineering materials, and restoration and establishment of plant communities. S/he utilizes hand/power tools and equipment for the express purpose of protecting and restoring the integrity and biodiversity of our unique natural ecosystems using safe and effective invasive plant management techniques.

Principal Accountabilities

• Rake, weed, treat, and remove invasive species.
• Conduct planting of herbaceous plugs, shrubs, and trees; dig holes, prepare organic soil amendments, insert plants, water, fill holes.
• Gather and dispose of uprooted vegetative debris.
• Install biodegradable erosion control materials.
• Mix and apply herbicides using wiper or spray equipment.
• Seed and fertilize restoration areas.
• Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
• Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
• Maintain and perform minor repairs of tools and equipment.
• Operate vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment. Run, maneuver, navigate, or drive vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as passenger vehicles, brush mowers, chain saws or skid steers.
• Comply with all safety rules, regulations, and standards as well as all WED policies and procedures.
• Perform other functions, as determined by Crew Supervisors.

Marginal Accountabilities

• Use a variety of measuring devices including handheld GPS devices.
• Maintain or repair structures, such as buildings, greenhouses, fences, or benches, using hand or power tools.
• Clean and prepare work sites to eliminate possible hazards.
• Interact with clients and others in a professional and courteous manner.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Job Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License, Valid DOT Medical Card (to be acquired within 30 days of hire), MA Pesticide Applicator License (to be acquired within 30 days of hire), Hoisting and Hydraulics License (to be acquired within 60 days of hire)
• High school diploma or GED certificate.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Ability to use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Ability to evaluate the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation.
• Ability to participate in daily outdoor strenuous activity in a variety of adverse weather conditions year-round.
• Ability to receive and comprehend written and spoken directions/instructions.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively manage one’s time.
• Ability to lift material and/or packages weighing up to approximately 50 pounds
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work respectfully as a team with co-workers.
• Maintain a well-kept, professional appearance.
• Timely and dependable attendance.
• Workday begins at 6:45am and may require overtime.
• Available to work occasional Saturdays.
• Available for occasional overnight travel, which could be a few days or a week.
• This job will have exposure to occupational hazards such as tick-borne illnesses, biting and stinging insects.
• This position is defined as a Safety-Sensitive Position at WED and would be subject to our random drug and alcohol testing program.