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Resource Environmental Solutions LLC · 1 month ago

Ecological Restoration Technician II

Lockport, Illinois, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

RES is looking for purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about restoration and sustainability. The Ecological Restoration Technician II will work on various projects including stream restoration, stormwater management, and invasive plant removal, primarily in the field.

Environmental EngineeringMiningOil and Gas

Responsibilities

You’ll spend 100% of your time in the field, operating equipment like large trucks, UTVs, brush cutters, augers, and chainsaws—don’t worry, safety is always the top priority

You’ll use GPS mapping systems to navigate and document your work, and you’ll get hands-on experience with backpack and hand sprayers for herbicide application

Keeping everything running smoothly, you’ll report any equipment maintenance needs and even perform some basic upkeep yourself

You’ll be identifying native and invasive plant species and using that knowledge to guide your work

Mixing and applying herbicides to manage invasive species will be part of the job, and you’ll play a key role in implementing an invasive species management program to restore balance to the ecosystem

You’ll also roll up your sleeves for planting and seeding projects, where your techniques will help bring restoration projects to life

If prescribed burns are part of your region’s restoration practices, you’ll have the chance to earn your S-130/190 Burn Certification and be involved in this important habitat management technique

Qualification

Ecological restoration experienceCommercial Pesticide LicenseHerbicide application experienceNative plant species knowledgeInvasive plant species knowledgeTeam collaborationAdaptabilityWork ethicCommunication skills

Required

High School degree or equivalent

Reliable means of transportation to get to the field office

Keen interest in natural resources and outdoors

Preferred

1+ years of work in ecological restoration

Ability to read and understand the project plans, details, and specifications

Commercial Pesticide Technician/Apprentice License in the applicable categories for your assigned state

Native and invasive plant species knowledge, applicable to your assigned state

1+ year experience mixing and applying herbicides for managing invasive species

1+ year experience performing planting and seeding techniques

Company

Resource Environmental Solutions LLC

As the nation’s largest nature-based solutions company, RES (Resource Environmental Solutions) is restoring a resilient earth for a modern world, project by project.

Founded in 2007

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

501-1000 employees