On-Water Aquatic Restoration Equipment Operator

Gamma Phi Omega International; Oxford (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting day 1

Professional growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Work-life balance

Job summary

Rentokil North America, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Specialist I to join the SOLitude team, performing mechanical control applications and assisting in equipment maintenance to meet project and regulatory expectations.

The role requires hands-on mechanical work, travel to various locations, and the ability to train new staff while maintaining accurate logs and updates for Project Coordinators.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years of experience in the mechanical application field.
• Comfortable with on-water equipment applications.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Self-motivated - Able to work independently or with a group.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Positive attitude.
• Trustworthy and reliable.
• Proficient at communicating.
• Open-minded to new ideas.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Complete licensing/certification programs as necessary (OSHA 10, Hoisting, etc.)
• Must possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence.

Responsibilities

• Learn and conduct mechanical control applications.
• Observe and identify aquatic plant species.
• Aid in mobilization/demobilization of equipment.
• Assist in staging environmental control measures per project/permit requirements.
• Operate SOLitude and rental machinery effectively - watercraft, aquatic weed harvester, hydro-rake, loader, etc.
• Log all project-specific information in the Mechanical log book with dates, areas, materials, loads.
• Provide Project Coordinator with timely project progression updates.
• Aid in training of new employees on operating/maintaining mechanical equipment in the field.
• Support the Mechanical Division with maintaining/repairing equipment in a group setting.
• Log maintenance and repair work in the log book.
• Submit purchase receipts and work hours accurately and timely.
• Travel and lodge at various locations, project-specific.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Ability to travel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Rentokil North America, Inc. seeks a Mechanical Specialist I to join the SOLitude team, performing mechanical control applications and assisting in equipment maintenance to meet project and regulatory expectations.

The role requires hands-on mechanical work, travel to various locations, and the ability to train new staff while maintaining accurate logs and updates for Project Coordinators.