Field Land Stewardship Technician: Outdoor Ops & Habitat

Westervelt-Company; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Westervelt-Company in Auburn, AL is seeking a Land Stewardship Technician to perform land and habitat management across WES properties, with travel as needed.

You will operate equipment, maintain irrigation, support habitat restoration, and monitor sites, reporting to the Auburn office. This full-time role requires 2+ years in land management, a high school diploma, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• 2+ years in ranching, farming, forestry, wildlife or land management.
• Knowledge of land management equipment operation and maintenance.
• Ability to work independently in remote field settings.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct land stewardship and site maintenance activities.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as tractors, mowers, and pumps.
• Facilitate site access with lessees and utilities.
• Coordinate with contractors for land stewardship work.
• Maintain/repair monitoring equipment and irrigation systems.

Skills

High school diploma

2+ years of related experience

Equipment operation knowledge

Independent field work

Overnight travel ability

Strong navigation skills

Driver's license with clean record

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ATV operation

Chainsaws

Backhoes

Tractors

Mowers

Pumps

Job description

Westervelt-Company in Auburn, AL is seeking a Land Stewardship Technician to perform land and habitat management across WES properties, with travel as needed.

You will operate equipment, maintain irrigation, support habitat restoration, and monitor sites, reporting to the Auburn office. This full-time role requires 2+ years in land management, a high school diploma, and a valid driver’s license.