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
- 1Recruiter Screen· 30 min
- 2Hiring Manager Interview· 45 min
- 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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