Field Vegetation Technician & Equipment Operator – Hawaii

Colorado State University; Wahiawa (HI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) seeks a Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance Vegetation Management Work Crew Technician (Technical/Support I) to support ITAM at Schofield Barracks, Wahiawa, HI. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring a valid driver’s license and pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities include operating brush hogs, weed trimmers, and chainsaws, using hand tools, and performing rigorous outdoor work in all

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
• At least six months of experience operating handheld power equipment (trimmers, tillers, chainsaws) and manual tools (shovels, root rakes, pick axes).
• Physically able to work outdoors and perform strenuous labor in all weather; able to lift 40 pounds repeatedly.
• Proficient verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vegetation management activities supporting ITAM at Schofield Barracks, Oahu, HI.
• Operate vegetation management equipment (brush hogs, weed trimmers, chainsaws).
• Use manual tools to support vegetation management and land rehabilitation activities.

Skills

Power equipment operation

Manual tools handling

Verbal & written English

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Brush hogs

Weed trimmers

Chainsaws

Pickup trucks

Job description

Colorado State University’s Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) seeks a Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance Vegetation Management Work Crew Technician (Technical/Support I) to support ITAM at Schofield Barracks, Wahiawa, HI. This is a full-time, on-site position requiring a valid driver’s license and pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities include operating brush hogs, weed trimmers, and chainsaws, using hand tools, and performing rigorous outdoor work in all