Reclamation Technician

Nakupuna Companies; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nakupuna Companies is seeking a Reclamation Technician to assist in environmental restoration in the Rocky Mountain region. Responsibilities include restoration projects, installation of erosion controls, and collaboration with project stakeholders. Candidates should enjoy outdoor work and be able to travel within Colorado.

Qualifications

• Installation of erosion control features experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Experience in welding and earth work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Field support for stream, trail, and mine lands restoration.
• Assist with revegetation efforts like planting and seeding.
• Deliver equipment and materials to mine sites.

Skills

Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs)

Revegetation restoration

English communication

Basic math skills

Welding and earth work equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Job description

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Na Aliʻi is seeking a Reclamation Technician to support our environmental restoration efforts in the Rocky Mountain region. Typical projects include stream restoration, flood recovery, fire recovery, and AML closure projects. Must have a strong ability to interact professionally with colleagues, subcontractors, clients, and project stakeholders in the ever-changing environment of a field construction project, while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Field support for stream, trail, and mine lands restoration.
• Installation of erosion control features.
• Acceptance of material deliveries and load tickets.
• Assist with revegetation efforts (plant cuttings, seeding, blankets and/or straw).
• Support installation of mine closures (bat safe doors, gates, cover grates, masonry bulkheads, mechanical backfills, or mine shaft safety closures).
• Deliver equipment and materials to mine sites.
• Reclamation of tailings and waste rock piles.
• Any labor support needed to successfully complete project.
• Must enjoy working outside and exposed to all seasonal weather conditions.
• Able to travel within the Colorado front range area and/or Rocky Mountain region.
  
  
  

Skills/Qualifications

• Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) installation/inspection experience preferred.
• Revegetation restoration experience preferred.
• Ability to clearly communicate in English.
• Basic math skills with the ability to read maps and follow directions.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record as evidenced by a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
• Welding and earth work equipment operation experience are a plus.
  
  
  

Education/Experience Must possess a High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

Safety Requirements

• Complete safety orientation and abide by safety/personal protective equipment policies.
• Demonstrate safe work practices and avoid unsafe behaviors.
• Drive defensively, avoids preventable accidents and always wears a seat belt.
• Attend regularly scheduled safety training.
• Complete the OSHA-10 safety training program - desired.
• Report all unsafe conditions to your Supervisor.
  
  
  

Work LocationOn-site, reports to Wheat Ridge, CO office.

Travel Requirements Willingness to travel 50-75% of time along the Rocky Mountain region.

Physical Requirements The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
• Able to hike and carry material to mine sites to support closure activity,
• Able to work in an outdoors team environment.
• Able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.
• Participate in the medical monitoring program, if required.
  
  
  

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $24.00 to $28.00/hourly. The hourly range displayed represents the typical hourly range for this position and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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