Seasonal Ecological Restoration Technician

Resource Environmental Solutions LLC is seeking a Seasonal Ecological Restoration Technician in Jordan, MN. The role involves extensive fieldwork, including invasive species management, planting, and maintenance of natural areas. Candidates must be adaptable team players and may need to travel overnight for projects across the state. Required qualifications include a high school diploma and a valid driver's license; experience in natural resource projects is preferred.
Overview:

RES is looking to find a Seasonal Restoration Technician for our restoration teams across the state. Travel is required throughout the State/Region based on project location. Overnight travel is expected.

The job will consist of 100% fieldwork ranging from invasive brush cutting, tree felling, equipment operation, planting, seeding, and maintenance of natural areas through herbicide application and equipment operations.

What your day-to-day might look like?:
• * Execute invasive brush clearing, tree felling, planting, seeding, erosion, and sediment controls
• Maintenance of natural areas through herbicide application and equipment operation
• Perform restoration activities, including identifying and protecting native species, identifying, and controlling invasive species, and site clearing
• Loading plant materials at nurseries and other suppliers
• Learning to do plant counts, design, and layout
• Assist with projects related to:
• Stream restoration
• Stormwater
• Restoration planting
• Invasive plant removal/management
• Landscape construction
• Plant identification
• Pruning and plant care

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of your duties.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
• High School degree or equivalent
• Ability to think quickly and adapt required
• Team player- able to operate and adapt within a team

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working on natural resource or water resource infrastructure projects
• Prior experience performing native seed and plant installation, including erosion control measures
• Excellent native plant ID, including winter woody plant identification
• Prior experience spraying herbicide and the ability to study for and pass a test to become a licensed PA/WV Pesticide Applicator
• Experience with repair and maintenance of small engines and equipment is a strong plus
• Prior experience driving large pick-up trucks and hauling trailers preferred
• 1 or more years working in field operations or civil construction
• Valid Drivers License
• Ability to obtain and maintain a FedMed Certificate and drive truck and trailer
• Ability to obtain and maintain a pesticide/herbicide license based on state of work

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

RES is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Resource Environmental Solutions LLC