(104) Vegetation Management Technician

Opterra Solutions, Inc.; Live Oak (FL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Opterra Solutions, Inc. is hiring a Field Service Technician to maintain stormwater systems and manage vegetation at customer sites across the region. This entry-level outdoor role offers hands-on work, room to grow, and a collaborative team environment.

You’ll perform maintenance and inspections, operate trucks and equipment, and use mobile apps for safety briefings and daily reports. Travel is substantial (50–75%), including some overnight trips.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather and terrain.
• Team-oriented with a strong focus on safety.
• Comfortable using basic technology (mobile apps, reporting tools).
• Willing and able to travel regularly.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• DOT medical card (or ability to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and inspections on stormwater facilities
• Assist with vegetation management and herbicide applications
• Operate trucks, trailers, mowers, UTVs, spray equipment, and hand tools
• Use mobile apps to complete safety briefings and daily reports
• Communicate with customers and team members on job progress
• Follow safety, environmental, and company procedures at all times
• Travel to job sites (50–75%, including some overnight travel)

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $18 USD to $25 USD
• Travel Required: Yes

The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Looking for hands-on outdoor work with room to grow? We’re hiring a Field Service Technician to help maintain stormwater systems and manage vegetation at customer sites across the region. This is a great entry-level field role for someone who enjoys physical work, learning new skills, and being part of a team.

What You’ll Do

• Perform maintenance and inspections on stormwater facilities
• Assist with vegetation management and herbicide applications
• Operate trucks, trailers, mowers, UTVs, spray equipment, and hand tools
• Use mobile apps to complete safety briefings and daily reports
• Communicate with customers and team members on job progress
• Follow safety, environmental, and company procedures at all times
• Travel to job sites (50–75%, including some overnight travel)

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather and terrain
• Team-oriented with a strong focus on safety
• Comfortable using basic technology (mobile apps, reporting tools)
• Willing and able to travel regularly
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• DOT medical card (or ability to obtain one)

Nice to Have (Not Required):

• Ability to obtain a TWIC card

Physical Requirements

• Lift 50+ lbs and work on your feet 8–11 hours per day
• Work around water, uneven terrain, and confined spaces
• Comfortable working around wildlife and wearing PPE

Why Join Us

• Hands-on outdoor work with variety
• Training provided with opportunities for licensing and advancement
• Supportive team that values safety and doing the job right

Opterra Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Travel Required

Yes . 30%

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