Laborer

Overview

RES is looking for a full-time Laborer for ecological restoration projects, based out of our Hillsdale, IN office.

The mission: Our Laborers work on a variety of projects, including Stream restoration, Stormwater, Restoration planting, Invasive plant removal/management, and Landscape construction. Must have ability to travel up to 75% within the region. Significant travel may be required for some projects. Travel with overnight stays of 2–4-night periods will be required for some job sites.

If you are an avid outdoorsman and want to start your journey in ecological restoration industry – this is the right job for you.

What your day-to-day might look like?

In the field, you will be planting, seeding, installing erosion and sedimentation control blanketing, brush cutting, operating light equipment and applying herbicide to control invasive species.

Please note that we also work outside come rain or come shine, and are exposed to insects including ticks and mosquitoes, or to poisonous plants such as poison ivy. You will be walking long distances, and carry equipment, such as chainsaws and gas-powered brush cutters & augers or a sprayer (up to 50 lbs).

You will be also required to operate UTVs, tractors, skid steers, zero turn mowers, and trucks with trailers.

This job consists of 100% field work.

Qualifications

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

· High School degree or equivalent

· Team player- able to operate and adapt within a team

· Native plant identification knowledge

· Ability to obtain an IN Commercial Pesticide Applicator/Operator license within the first three months of employment.

· Ability to obtain and maintain a FedMed Certificate and drive a DOT registered truck and trailer within six months of employment.

What will make you stand out:

· 1 or more years working in field operations or civil construction or on natural resource or water resource infrastructure projects

· Understanding of basic ecological restoration techniques.

· Experience with understanding engineered blueprint drawings and specifications

· Prior experience performing native seed and plant installation, including erosion control measures

· Native and non-native plant identification skills both herbaceous and woody.

· Experience with repair and maintenance of small engines and equipment

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.