Ecological Restoration Technician I

About the position

RES is looking for an Ecological Restoration Technician, preferably with 1+ years working in the natural resources field experience, based out of our Burlington, NC office. The mission: Our Techs work on a variety of projects, including Stream restoration, Stormwater, Restoration planting, Invasive plant removal/management, and Landscape construction. The work is seasonally steady and will require over 50 hours per week. Opportunities for weekend work during peak periods. Ability to travel up to 75% within the region. Significant travel may be required for some projects. The region includes North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia. Travel with overnight stays of 2-4-night periods will be required for some job sites. If you are an avid outdoorsman and want to start your journey in ecological restoration industry - this is the right job for you.

Responsibilities

• Planting and seeding in the field
• Installing erosion control blanketing
• Brush cutting
• Operating light equipment
• Applying herbicide to control invasive species
• Walking long distances and carrying equipment (up to 50 lbs)
• Operating UTVs, tractors, skid steers, and trucks with trailers

Requirements

• High School degree or equivalent
• Team player able to operate and adapt within a team
• Keen interest in natural resources and outdoors

Nice-to-haves

• 1 or more years working in field operations or civil construction or on natural resource or water resource infrastructure projects
• Prior experience performing native seed and plant installation, including erosion control measures
• Native plant identification knowledge
• Prior experience spraying herbicide and the ability to study for and pass a test to become a licensed Pesticide Applicator
• Experience with repair and maintenance of small engines and equipment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a FedMed Certificate and drive truck and trailer