Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Traveling Environmental Field Laborer
Career Insights for Forest / Conservation Technician
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Texas data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Forest or Conservation Technician works with foresters and conservation scientists to help maintain forests and natural areas. Tracks data on water, soil, disease and insect damage in forest areas; tracks wildlife and maintain trails or campsites; monitors timber and logging activity; patrols and assists with forest fire prevention measures; provides information to the public on forest or natural areas conservation .
$51,277 / year median in Texas
+2% projected growth
Job Description
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- We offer competitive pay and benefits
- Starting wage of $21.00
- $23.
- Our Houston location travels 90% of the time. Travel is within the Gulf Coast and the Midwest region Projects typically operate on a '10 Days on / 4 Days off' schedule, depending on project requirements. Workday schedules may be 10
- 12 hours Occasional travel on the weekends may be required Private hotel room for traveling employees at ZERO cost AND per diem We offer the opportunity to grow professionally
- State of the Art CORE Safety Training Program with necessary safety gear provided Flexible career paths with opportunities for advancement and growth Encouragement to pursue new roles nationwide, explore a variety of projects, and work with mentors and experts who help shape the industry Offer of employment is conditional upon passing a pre-employment criminal background check and drug test and maintaining a clean driving record , in accordance with DOT requirements.
HERE'S AN IDEA OF WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO
- Learn to drive, operate, and maintain Cascade's drill rigs, vehicles, forklifts, skid-steers, and other equipment Work outdoors year-round within two or three-person crews Solve problems and work productively in a team Follow all safety policies and procedures Maintain equipment and perform minor repairs Comply with all DOT regulations Perform physical labor, shoveling drilling debris, and transporting materials using proper lifting techniques Maintain all required certifications and training Be able to safely lift up to 50 pounds Complete other duties and projects, as assigned
HERE'S WHAT WE REQUIRE
- Negative drug test Satisfactory results of a background check (and your authorization to conduct a routine background check)
- offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis Possessing a valid Driver's License for the state in which you reside and satisfactory results of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) is an essential requirement to function in this job Obtaining and maintaining an interstate DOT Medical Card and meeting all Federal Interstate FMCSA requirements to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle Passing a