20h ago

Ecological Restoration Technician

Huntley, IL

$35k-$50k / yearest.

full-timejuniorbiotech

🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll join a purpose-driven team restoring streams, stormwater systems, and landscapes. You'll operate specialized equipment and apply herbicide to manage invasive species, gaining hands-on experience in ecological restoration. This role offers the chance to earn a Burn Certification and work outdoors making a tangible environmental impact.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Operate large trucks, UTVs, brush cutters, augers, and chainsaws
  • Use GPS mapping to navigate and document work
  • Identify native and invasive plant species
  • Apply herbicides to manage invasive species

📋 Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Reliable transportation to field office
  • Interest in natural resources and outdoors

✨ Nice to Have

  • 1+ year ecological restoration experience
  • Commercial Pesticide Technician/Apprentice License
  • Native and invasive plant species knowledge

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 🌿 Work outdoors in nature
  • 🛠️ Learn specialized tools and equipment
  • 🤝 Supportive team focused on safety and impact
  • 📈 Gain experience in planting, seeding, erosion control

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-3 weeks · AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screen· 30 min
  2. 2Hiring Manager Interview· 45 min
  3. 3Offer· 15 min

🚩 Heads Up

  • Over 50 hours per week expected
  • Physical demands: lift 50 lbs, uneven terrain
  • Fieldwork 100% of time in inclement weather
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