Land Management Technician

Land Management Technician

Position Status: Safety Sensitive

Specific Responsibilities and Duties

• Safely and properly apply pesticides across a variety of site types such as right-a-ways, open spaces, buffer areas, and wetland adjacent areas. Other sites include a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial areas.
• Apply all pesticides in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations, policies, guidelines, and adhere to all reporting requirements.
• Safely operate and maintain a variety of pesticide application equipment to include, but not limited to trucks, tractors, UTV’s, and back packs.
• Safely operate and maintain various types of mowers and their attachments. To include but not limited to tractors, skid steers, zero turn, and remote mowers.
• Conduct native restoration planting of both bare root and potted plants in a variety of environments.
• Assist in the observation and monitoring of wetland and restoration areas. Report findings and recommendations as needed to supervisor or responsible staff.
• Assist with inventory storage and counts as needed to ensure stock on hand meets applicable job requirements.
• Conduct and document daily vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Actively participate in jobsite and facility housekeeping: sweeping, painting, safety audits, first aid kit inspections and/or emergency equipment inspections (fire extinguishers, hoses, spill kits, safety signs/stickers).
• Complete all duties efficiently and safely.
• Attend daily toolbox talks and weekly safety meetings. 
• Adhere to and take part in BAI’s safely culture.

Additional Work Performed

When Land Management tasks are not available, industrial cleaning activities as an environmental and maintenance technician within refineries and/or other industrial and manufacturing facilities will be assigned. For example,

• Safety Watch activities such Pump Watch, Bottle Watch, Safety Attendant, and Hot Work Attendant.
• Labor activities such as shoveling, industrial vacuuming, tank cleaning, and hydro blasting.
  • Other strenuous activities such lifting heavy loads and climbing ladders.

Requirements

• Valid Washington State driver license with an insurable Employment driving record. 
• Reliable transportation to various work sites. 
• Ability to read and communicate in English. 
• Ability to attain and maintain Washington State Pesticide Applicator’s Commercial Operator’s License with at least the Rights of Way endorsement.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TWIC credentials. 
• Meaningful experience applying pesticides.

Requirements continued

• Ability to pass ongoing drug and alcohol testing for this “safety sensitive” position and participate in in a drug-free workplace. 
• Available to regularly work up to 12-hour shifts, overtime, nights & weekends as needed.
• Ability to wear a respirator (half-face and full-face) while performing strenuous tasks.
• Pass pre-employment physical examinations, work capacity testing & background checks.
• Complete and pass all client safety training and other requirements. 
• Participate in the weekly “On Call” and weekend rotation schedule. 
• Demonstrates commitment to a safe and injury-free work environment. 
• Abide by company’s Health, Safety and Environmental Policy, Core Principles & Code of Conduct.
• Obey all BAI safety rules and regulations & client safety rules and regulations.
• Obey all guidelines set forth in the BAI Employee Handbook. 

Critical Characteristics & Expectations

• Adaptability: Adjust to changing situations, learn new and different tasks, respond appropriately to suggestions for work improvement.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Maintain an acceptable attendance record; work as scheduled.
• Competency: Possess the physical and mental ability to perform the job and use equipment.
• Initiative/Problem Solving/Decision Making: Perform with minimal supervision, volunteer to complete special projects, act promptly, seek solutions to resolve unexpected problems, and make good practical safe decisions.
• Interpersonal Skills: Develop & maintain positive relationships with fellow employees, complete tasks with a positive attitude, and communicate clearly and concisely as it pertains to the job. Contribute to workplace harmony.
• Job Knowledge: Demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to perform effectively and safely.
• Work Habits: Demonstrate commitment, dedication, cooperation, motivation, willingness and positive behavior; comply with company rules and policies; consider safety of self, others and the environment while working. Actively participate in completing IJSA’s.
• Work Quality/Productivity: Complete duties as specified and other special assignments thoroughly and accurately.  Perform as efficiently as possible without jeopardizing quality or safety; strive to increase productivity, while maintaining a high level of quality.