Land Stewardship Tech Western

Westervelt-Company; California; On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Job summary

Westervelt Ecological is seeking a Land Stewardship Technician to perform land and habitat management across properties in the Sacramento Valley. The role requires operating heavy equipment, maintaining irrigation and water control systems, and supporting habitat restoration projects.

Expect long days, extensive driving, and potential overnight stays; CDL preferred and training may be provided. Based at our Lincoln, CA location with travel across properties, the position offers a robust benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 2+ years of related land management experience.
• Knowledge of maintaining land management equipment (ATVs, chainsaws, excavators, tractors, mowers, pumps).
• Ability to work independently in the field, often in remote settings and variable weather.
• Willingness to long 10+ hour days and overnight travel as needed.
• Basic computer/phone skills (Word, Excel, field maps).
• Clean driving record; experience hauling trailers; CDL preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting and repairs on equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct land stewardship and site maintenance activities including weed control and vegetation management, mowing, fence and gate repair, water and irrigation management, and coordinating with lessees and neighbors.
• Operate, transport, and repair equipment such as UTVs, tractors, trailers, mini-excavators, skid steers, mowers, and pumps.
• Facilitate site access with outside parties including lessees, easement holders and utilities.
• Coordinate with outside contractors performing land stewardship activities.
• Maintain and repair on-site monitoring equipment (well and gauge networks).
• Manage irrigation systems and water control to support vegetation management.
• Possess Class A CDL or commit to obtaining within one year; employer training may be provided.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Field experience

Equipment operation

Independent work

Long shifts travel

Computer skills

Navigation skills

Driver's license

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ATV operation

Chainsaws

Excavators

Tractors

Mowers

Pumps

Job description

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Land Stewardship Tech Western

Regular Full-Time Westervelt Ecological California, Sacramento, CA, US

Salary Range: $33.50 To $35.00 Annually

Summary:

The Land Stewardship Technician position is responsible for conducting land and habitat management activities. The Land Stewardship Technician will be responsible for helping with maintenance, management, and implementation of WES properties managed by the Western Region/Sacramento office. This role does require long workdays and lots of daily driving to various properties throughout the Sacramento Valley with occasional overnight or extended weeklong stays in other regions of the state.

This position works out of our 402 South Brewer Road, Lincoln, CA 95648 location.

A Day in the Life:

No two days are the same in this role. One day you may be operating tractors or other heavy equipment, running and repairing irrigation systems, repairing or building fences, or managing invasive weeds. The next may involve maintenance and repairs on equipment or trailers, managing water through the operation of water control structures and clearing debris from beaver activity, building gates or H braces, or supporting habitat restoration projects. If you enjoy working outdoors, operating equipment, and seeing the direct impact of your efforts on the land, this role offers a rewarding and dynamic work environment.

Key Responsibilities and Outcomes:

• Conduct land stewardship and site maintenance activities including weed control and vegetation management, vegetation establishment, mowing, tree maintenance, fence and gate repair, water and irrigation management, and coordination with lessees and neighbors.
• Operate, maintain, transport, and repair equipment, such as UTV's, tractors, trailers, mini-excavators, skid steers, deck mowers and flail mowers, chainsaws, augers, pole saws, string trimmers, etc. that may be used during maintenance activities.
• Facilitate site access with outside parties including lessees, easement holders and utilities.
• Coordinate with outside contractors performing land stewardship activities.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair on-site monitoring equipment (groundwater wells, rain gauges, stream gauges, etc.) when applicable.
• Operate and maintain irrigation equipment, including plumbing repair and electric or gasoline motor and pump maintenance. Provide water management on properties independently with understanding of how irrigation affects vegetation management.
• Provide support to facilitate habitat restoration implementation.
• Ability to legally tow trailers and equipment. Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) preferred. Land Stewardship Technicians who do not possess a Class A CDL at the time of hire are expected to obtain one within one (1) year of employment. Employer-paid training and certification may be provided for qualified employees. Employees who voluntarily leave employment within three (3) years of obtaining their Class A CDL will be required to reimburse the Company for training and certification costs.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

Required Skills:

• High school diploma
• 2+ years of related experience such as ranching, farming, forestry, wildlife or land management
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of land management equipment (all terrain vehicles, chainsaws, excavators, tractors, mowers, pumps)
• Ability to work independently in the field, usually in remote settings, in a variety of weather conditions
• Can do 10+ hour days and overnight travel as needed
• Basic computer/phone application skills such as word, excel, field maps
• Strong navigation skills- including use of digital and paper maps
• Driver's license with clean driving record. Experience driving work trucks with trailers both on regular highways and offroad.
• Possesses practical mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and perform maintenance and repairs on equipment, tools, irrigation systems and field infrastructure

Preferred Skills:

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• Prior hands-on experience with basic metal fabrication, welding and carpentry, and automotive maintenance and repair

Pay for this role is $33.50-35/hour, is paid weekly on Fridays, and qualifies for overtime pay.

• We also offer a full benefits package which includes health insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick time, floating holidays, holiday pay) and a 401 with match.