Restoration Operator

RES is looking for a Restoration Operator with 1+ years ecological restoration experience, based out of our Hillsdale, IN office. 

The mission: Consistently meet the guidelines/goals of planting plans, E&S plans, IPM plans, and invasive management standards. Perform QA/QC and take corrective actions if needed. Ability to meet quality standards while working independently on sites.

If you are an avid outdoorsman, a proactive team player, a good listener and want to start your journey in the ecological restoration industry – this is the right job for you.

What your day-to-day might look like?

• Troubleshoot and diagnose field equipment issues
• Diagnostic and repair tool operation
• Operating power, farm and landscape tools
• Operate skid steer and attachments, skid steer with forestry attachments, tractors with attachments, equipment for herbicide site preparation, marsh master with all available attachments
• Calibrate native seed drill and herbicide site prep equipment
• Safe loading/unloading and hauling of aforementioned equipment
• Operate GPS equipment, excavators, off road dump trucks, and a dozer

Qualifications

We would like to talk to you if you have many of the following:

• HS or GED required
• Ability to understand the project plans, details, and specifications
• Ability to identify native and invasive plant species
• Knowledge of appropriate mixing and application of herbicides for managing invasive species
• Proper planting and seeding techniques
• Ability to learn to read and understand the project plans, details, and specifications
• Ability to make in the field decisions to complete the task at hand
• Ability to get S-130/190 Burn certification as per region requirements
• Experience on the basics of fire management and aspects of the safe operation of a burn line only if required by your assigned state
• Ability to lead a prescribed burn line and communicate clearly the resources and fire behavior of the line with prescribed burn boss only if required by your assigned state
• Ability to efficiently operate Microsoft Word, Excel, and other programs.
• Ability to use basic mapping program
• Ability to code & approve timecards and expense reports correctly and efficiently

What will make you stand out?

• Two years of field experience in ecological restoration, land development, stormwater management, or utilities
• Class A CDL License
• Experience using survey equipment, GPS, Trimble, or Topcon
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator License in the applicable categories for your assigned states
• DOT medical card

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.