RESTORATION TECHNICIAN - ENVIRONMENTAL

EMH&T; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid vacation

Sick and personal leaves

401(k) with match

Wellness reimbursement

Bonus review

Job summary

EMH&T is seeking a Restoration Technician to join our team in Columbus, OH. You will assist the Restoration Crew Chief on stream and wetland mitigation projects, wetland basin plantings, and upland buffer enhancement initiatives. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week role.

Daily duties include planting trees and shrubs, applying herbicide, wetland seeding, and supporting safety practices. The work is outdoor, weather dependent, and may require occasional travel with the crew.

Qualifications

• On the job training provided.
• Must be capable of performing the essential functions.
• Good driving record and reliable transportation to work.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Authorized to work in the United States without time restrictions; EMH&T not sponsoring visas.

Responsibilities

• Plant trees and shrubs, apply herbicide, and perform wetland seeding.
• Work with Restoration Crew Chief on stream and wetland mitigation projects.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Support the company safety program and use PPE appropriately.
• Work Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week; start times may vary with conditions.

Skills

Learn best practices

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

On the job training provided

Job description

EMH&T is seeking a Restoration Technician to join our team based in Columbus, OH. The Restoration Technician works under the direction of the Restoration Crew Chief on stream and wetland mitigation projects, wetland basin plantings, and upland buffer enhancement and establishment projects. This position is full-time, meaning you should expect to work approximately 40 hours per week, weather permitting.

Responsibilities

• Much of the work will involve planting trees and shrubs, applying herbicide to control invasive species, wetland seeding, and conservation easement sign installation.
• The work is primarily in central Ohio. It is expected that the team travels together to the job site, complete the work and return back to the office the same day.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required and is dependent upon project, location and work schedule. Overnight travel will be communicated to you in advance.
• All employees are responsible for actively supporting the company’s safety program. Included in this responsibility are monitoring and enforcing the use of safe working practices and safety rules.
• The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. The work day is expected to start at 8:00am. However, start times may vary dependent upon the time of year and weather. The Crew Chief will communicate start times if other than 8:00am.
• Each employee shall use the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate for the operations and situations encountered which may create a risk of injury and to promote a safer working environment.

Skills

• Ability to learn and understanding best practices for planting trees, shrubs, and herbaceous material.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong observational skills.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.

Essential Functions

• Ability to work independently once provided sufficient direction.
• Ability to operate and maintain hand tools and small power tools.
• Ability to pull heavy landscaping sleds weighing up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to accept constructive criticism to improve performance.
• The ability to work in all weather conditions and physically demanding conditions during all seasons.
• Works well with others in a collaborative and positive manner.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to install plant materials with hand tools or with a machine.
• The ability to walk for extended periods of time and the ability to maneuver over rough terrain, ditches, steep stream banks and uneven ground safely.
• Must be able to carry up to 50 lbs. of equipment/materials while walking across uneven terrain.
• Intermittent squatting, leaning, twisting and bending.

Qualifications

• On the job training is provided.
• Must be capable of performing the essential functions of the job.
• Must have a good driving record and reliable transportation to work.
• All candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check and are subject to quarterly random drug testing.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without time restrictions. EMH&T is not currently able to sponsor work visas.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Pharmacy
• Medical & dependent care FSAs
• Paid vacation
• Sick and personal leaves
• Paid community service time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with match
• Company paid life insurance
• Wellness reimbursement
• Employee recognition program
• Employee assistance program that includes legal and identify theft services
• Merit increase and/or bonus review based on yearend business results and performance

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