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We are looking for people who enjoy working outdoors and have a passion for restoring the natural environment. Our Crew implement habitat restoration projects, perform invasive vegetation removal, felling and chipping of trees using chainsaws and chippers, and identify native and exotic plants in both wetland and upland environments.
Requirements :
Must be able to travel with overnight stays out of state which may last several weeks (lodging and per diem are provided)
Ability to work for any employer in the United States
Must pass a pre-employment drug test
Work Duties :
The majority of the work will be conducted in forests, swamps, mangroves, and beaches. Work will involve the use of 4x4 utility vehicles, swamp buggies, airboats and other vehicles, and carrying heavy backpacks while traversing uneven terrain on foot.
Skills Needed :
Ability to carry a backpack weighing up to 50 lbs. while walking on uneven terrain is a must
Ability to wield a machete is a must
Knowledge of native and exotic plants is a plus
Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
Experience operating chainsaws, string mowers, pole saws, herbicide sprayers, and other handheld equipment
Ability to operate GPS units
Ability to work in extreme heat and often wet conditions
Benefits :
EarthBalance is an employee-owned company that specializes in Environmental Restoration. We offer competitive pay and benefits including Employee Stock Ownership Plan (a company-sponsored pension), health insurance, 401(k) plan, and more.
Work Environment :
All of the duties of this job are performed outside. You will be constantly moving through uneven terrain, wetlands, beaches, mangroves, and other types of natural environments.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
EarthBalance is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. To give equal employment and advancement opportunities to all people, we make employment decisions at the Company based on each person's performance, qualifications, and abilities.
The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by law.