Ecological Operator Technician

Native Resource Preservation LLC; Marshall (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Native Resource Preservation LLC in Minnesota is hiring Operator Technicians and Ecological Technicians to support habitat restoration and fire crew operations.

You may lead crews on national fire assignments, operate and maintain heavy equipment, and perform fieldwork across Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Dakotas with flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Experience operating heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise crews through national fire assignments.
• Assist with prescribed fire operations across MN, IA, WI and the Dakotas.
• Habitat restoration tasks: herbicide application, invasive species removal, brush and tree removal, planting and seeding.
• Operate heavy equipment (skid steers, skidders, feller bunchers) when required.
• Work solo or with crews; fieldwork and varied project types; flexible schedules.

Job description

NRP is an ecological restoration and land management company based in Minnesota. Following our Light on the Land philosophy, we conserve and restore native habitat through best management practices — doing what is right by the land first. We are a team of dedicated ecologists, equipment operators, fire practitioners, and nature lovers who are passionate about leaving a healthier landscape for generations to come. We value hard work, reliability, and resilience in ourselves, our company, and our industry. If you care about conserving native habitat and aren't afraid to get your hands dirty to get the work done, we'd love for you to join our team.

Application Deadline:

Rolling Applications; Urgently Hiring for Marshall/Clarkfield Area

Location:

Marshall/Clarkfield, MN or West Saint Paul, MN

Anticipated Start Date:

Start date will be determined upon hire

Job Type:

Full-time/Permanent or Full-time/Seasonal

Application Deadline:

Rolling applications accepted

Location:

West Saint Paul, MN or Clarkfield, MN

Anticipated Start Date:

As soon as able

Job Type:

Full-time/Permanent or Full-time/Seasonal or Part-Time/On-Call/Seasonal

Salary:

$21.00-$40.00 per hour DOE, prevailing wage when applicable

While representing NRP and acting with minimal supervision, individuals will be assigned to a Type 6 or Type 3 engine. Individuals will be primarily responsible for leading and supervising crews through national fire assignments, as well as assisting with prescribed fire operations throughout Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and the Dakotas.

Individual(s) hired will work individually or with a crew conducting habitat restoration tasks such as herbicide application, invasive species removal, brush and tree removal, prescribed fire, stacking and burning brush piles, planting and seeding etc. NRP conducts projects at various size and complexity scales, with variable schedules. Technicians are expected to be flexible and work on a variety of project types as needed. Work can vary seasonally, and may include extended periods of similar duties.

Operator Technicians are responsible for operating large machinery such as skid steers, skidders, feller bunchers, etc. as necessary for projects. When not operating machinery, operator techs will work alongside Ecological Technician crews to assist with field work. Candidates are required to have previous experience operating heavy equipment.