Habitat Restoration Technician

Job description WildLands, Inc 1941 Saint Street Richland, WA 99354

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Habitat Restoration Technician Job Type:

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Richland, WA Background For over 30 years, WildLands, Inc. has been preserving native plant communities and enhancing the beauty of natural landscapes through environmental restoration and revegetation services. We work for federal, state and local agencies and clients in the private sector. We are committed to helping our clients achieve their objectives for site restoration, habitat enhancement, natural resource management, reclamation, fire recovery, landscaping, and erosion/sediment control. Our company is a privately owned small business with a culture based on hard work, collaboration, respect, and personal fulfillment, while supporting our goals of enhancing and restoring native habitats. These values have encouraged employee longevity for our company, and more than half of our current full-time staff has been with WildLands for over 15 years. Synopsis WildLands, Inc., an Eastern Washington-based habitat restoration company specializing in native plants, is seeking highly motivated, full-time, Habitat Restoration Technicians to join our team. WLI is based out of Richland Washington, our work primarily takes place in remote locations throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. The Habitat Restoration Technician position will assist in all facets of restoration activities, including but not limited to planting native plants, site preparation, nursery work, invasive plant removal (manually, mechanically and chemically), browse protection and wildlife exclusion fence installation, mulching, matting, and irrigation practices. Numerous tasks involve operating hand tools, gas powered augers, skidsteers, and other heavy equipment. On the job training is available for all power tools and equipment. Responsibilities and Duties ❖Operate tracked skidsteers, gas powered augers, hand tools, and other heavy equipment. ❖Assist with all aspects of restoration activities. ❖ Perform highly physical installation work on a consistent basis. ❖ Work as part of a team and take direction. ❖ Mix and apply herbicides. ❖ Assist with equipment loading and unloading. ❖Assist with material loading and organization. ❖ Maintain and care for company equipment, tools and vehicles. ❖Must be able to travel (company provided transportation). ❖Must have clean driving record and ability to drive company vehicles. Experience and Education ❖Habitat restoration, construction, landscape construction and/or agricultural related experience preferred. ❖All education levels encouraged to apply; no formal education necessary. Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, or ecology is an asset but not required. Qualifications ❖Valid driver's license and clean driving record. Driving record report will be run prior to interview, with applicant's consent. ❖ Ability and willingness to obtain Washington and/or Oregon State Herbicide Applicators licenses. ❖Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team. ❖ A desire to work outside, and an appreciation for the natural world. ❖Organizational skills. ❖Ability to lift 50 pounds. ❖ Must be physically able and willing to work in varying terrain (including uneven surfaces and steep slopes) and various weather conditions. ❖Ability to work in remote locations without cell service. ❖Ability to travel for work. ❖Knowledge of native plants preferred (on the job training available). ❖Knowledge of invasive/noxious plants preferred (on the job training available). ❖ Irrigation experience preferred (on the job training available). ❖ Planting experience preferred (on the job training available). Work Schedule and Benefits ❖Typically, 40 hours per week. Season dependent, 50-60 hours per week. Daily start times change with the seasons. ❖Some weekend work is required during the Spring and Fall seasons. ❖Seasonal flexibility of schedule. Winter and summer months can be slow. ❖Travel work is season dependent. Typically, weekly travel is required more than 50% of the year. Some travel required during Spring and Summer, weekly travel required in Fall/Early Winter. ❖Competitive compensation package, dependent on qualifications ❖Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K benefits available. ❖Upward mobility within the company is encouraged. Application Instructions ❖Please send cover letter, and resume with references to ❖Questions regarding position can be sent to It is the policy and intent of WildLands, Inc to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, political ideology, sexual orientation, disability, sex, or age. WildLands, Inc intends to act nondiscriminatory in all acts related to recruiting, hiring or promotion of staff.

Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

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