Land Restoration Technician II

Teichert is seeking a Land Restoration Technician II in Livermore, CA, responsible for leading habitat restoration projects, managing labor crews, and performing maintenance tasks. Key duties include monitoring projects, operating irrigation systems, and conducting weed abatement. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and a valid CA driver's license. The role involves outdoor work in various conditions and requires physical strength and agility.
Purpose The primary responsibility of this position is to provide field leadership in the implementation and management of restoration projects and to assist in the development of habitat management guidelines. This position provides support in habitat implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of restoration and conservation projects including tree/shrub plantings irrigation invasive weed management and herbivory control.

Focus & Scope Essential duties and responsibilities include:
• Actively participate in the implementation and maintenance of habitat restoration projects.
• Direct and work with labor crews in the field to complete tasks.
• Assists in the collection and reporting of various monitoring requirements.
• Occasionally operate small equipment for seeding and other specialized restoration projects.
• Install operate and maintain various irrigation systems including both manual and automated systems.
• Maintain repair and organize tools vehicles and other equipment ensuring that work-related equipment and tools are in good safe condition.
• Conduct extensive weed abatement in both upland and wetland environments using weed-eaters herbicides via backpack sprayers and ATV and manually by hand.
• Clearly communicate with supervisor on status of projects including staffing and equipment needs schedules potential constraints etc.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with co-workers company employees and external customers.
• Work extensively for long periods of time on various site conditions work safely in rough terrain inclement weather and other environmental situations.

Qualifications and Requirements Experience & Industry Minimum 2 years experience conducting habitat restoration projects including implementation and maintenance activities Specific Job Requirements Successful completion of a pre-employment drug alcohol and background investigation Valid Driver's License Current on all company required safety training Ability to preserve confidential and proprietary information and successfully avoid conflicts-of-interest Knowledge of Standard Operating Policies and Procedures Ability to consistently appear for work on time Ability to work authorized overtime as required Valid CA driver's license and good driving record Demonstrated ability to work independently and supervise others Possess the strength and agility to perform maintenance work in an outdoor setting for long periods Possession of or ability to obtain Pesticide Applicator's Certificate within one year of hire General knowledge of local flora and weed species

Equipment Used Physical Demands and Work Environment Equipment Used Automobile truck ATV small tools and various equipment Physical Demands & Work Environment Job sites include uneven ground steep slopes exposure to extreme temperature and/or humidity Frequent bending and squatting throughout the day Carrying loads of 30-40 pounds for extended periods occasional lifting of heavy loads up to 90 pounds Frequently works alone in remote areas Works occasionally on projects requiring overtime and overnight stays