Ecological Restoration Field Crew Leader (Seasonal)

Prairie Guy; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 28.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Prairie Guy, LLC is seeking an Ecological Restoration Crew Leader to supervise field crews and perform strenuous outdoor restoration tasks. This is a physically demanding, non-desk leadership role conducted in the field with hands-on crew supervision.

The role requires leading by example, managing site activities, and ensuring safety while working across seasonal projects in varied weather conditions. A strong emphasis on teamwork and practical plant restoration skills is essential.

Formación

• 1–2 years of ecological restoration or similar field experience
• Valid driver’s license (required)
• Non-CDL Class C or higher preferred
• Basic plant identification skills (native and invasive species)
• Prior experience leading or directing field crews
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to read maps and navigate job sites
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsabilidades

• Applying herbicides and managing invasive species
• Installing native plants, seed mixes, and erosion control materials
• Performing stewardship activities such as mowing and hand-removal of invasive vegetation
• Assisting with site setup, breakdown, and cleanup
• Maintaining safe, productive, and physically efficient work practices in the field
• Leading crews during brush clearing and heavy site preparation work

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Teamwork

Descripción del empleo

Prairie Guy, LLC is seeking an Ecological Restoration Crew Leader to supervise field crews and perform strenuous outdoor restoration tasks. This is a physically demanding, non-desk leadership role conducted in the field with hands-on crew supervision.

The role requires leading by example, managing site activities, and ensuring safety while working across seasonal projects in varied weather conditions. A strong emphasis on teamwork and practical plant restoration skills is essential.