Erosion Control Technician

Seabrook; Pacific Beach (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

Housing opportunities

Job summary

Seabrook Land Company is seeking an Erosion Control Technician to manage daily environmental and site maintenance tasks across our developing properties in the Pacific Northwest. The role balances construction and land duties, requiring hands-on erosion control, BMP installation, and groundskeeping with minimal supervision.

The position involves operating heavy machinery, inspecting BMPs, and coordinating with Construction and Land managers.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform continuous manual labor in variable Pacific Northwest weather.
• Experience safely operating heavy machinery (excavator, dump truck) and landscaping tools.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Cover bare soils using BMPs to prevent runoff.
• Maintain BMPs such as silt fence and storm ponds.
• Operate heavy machinery with minimal oversight.
• Lead trash pickup and manage debris to keep sites clean.
• Maintain streets and ensure proper land and site maintenance.

Skills

Heavy machinery operation

Driver's license

Manual labor endurance

Education

CESCL certification

High school diploma preferred

Tools

Landscaping tools

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Pay Grade: $20.00 - $25.00 (DOQ - Dependent on Qualifications)

Job Summary

Seabrook Land Company is seeking a dedicated Erosion Control Technician to manage daily environmental and site maintenance tasks across our developing properties. Splitting time between the Construction and Land departments, this role is highly labor-focused, requiring a hands-on approach to site upkeep, erosion mitigation, and general groundskeeping without the need for complex water monitoring.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Cover bare soils using Construction Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs).

Cover exposed dirt piles across various division sites to prevent runoff.

Install BMPs including silt fence, safety fence, storm ponds, storm vegetation, ground cover, construction accesses, and others as directed.

Walk and maintain BMPs, including perimeter silt fence checks and lot containment measures.

Maintain clean construction sites by leading trash pick-up and managing miscellaneous construction debris.

Maintain clean streets through the operation of leaf blowers and other equipment.

Install, improve, and maintain storm swales and systems.

Operate heavy machinery with minimal oversight.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to perform continuous manual labor in various Pacific Northwest weather conditions.

Experience safely operating heavy machinery (excavator, dump truck) and landscaping tools (blowers, weed eaters).

Strong self-direction and ability to execute daily task lists provided by Construction and Land managers.

Possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Education and Experience

CESCL (Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead) certification or ability to obtain one.

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

On-the-job training offered.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, or kneeling.

Must be physically able to operate power equipment.

Physically capable of operating heavy equipment (e.g., excavator, dump truck).

Must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds at a time.

Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions.

Additional Requirements

Possess a valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug/alcohol screening.

Maintain all necessary industry safety certifications and job-related training requirements.

Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00 / hour (Depending on Qualifications / DOQ).

Benefits: Seabrook offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO), Life Insurance, and Employee Discounts.

Housing: Relocation assistance is not available; however, Seabrook offers employee housing opportunities on a first-come, first-served basis.

Seabrook is an Equal Opportunity Employer.