Environmental Technician

ZipRecruiter; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Salary: $16-$22/Hour

WHO WE ARE

Aquatic Resource Restoration Company is an environmental construction company based in York, PA. Our highly skilled and expert personnel provide a multitude of comprehensive stream, wetland and floodplain restoration services throughout the mid-Atlantic region, with a specialized focus on the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.

WHY ARRC?

• Competitive pay and prevailing wage rates
• Generous travel benefits
• Health, vision, dental and life insurance
• 401K profit sharing plan; with company match
• 15 PTO days within the first year; additional days to follow
• 9 company paid holidays
• Generous work boot reimbursement

SUMMARY OF POSITION

ARRC is looking for a full-time, hard-working, and responsible individual to join as an Environmental Technician. In this position, you will be responsible for assisting operators, installing matting, and performing stabilization tasks such as seeding, strawing, and planting trees, shrubs, and bioengineering materials. A strong work ethic and attention to detail are essential for this position. The candidate must expect to work outdoors in a mix of weather conditions.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Follow project instructions from the Foreman
• Ability to interpret blueprints, project plans, and specifications for job layout
• Experience operating equipment to dig, load, unload, and install trees/plant material in all types of terrain and soils, including wetlands, hill slopes, and stream banks
• Safely operate a variety of tools including hand tools, chainsaws, and miscellaneous power tools
• Ensure construction equipment and tools are cleaned and stored properly
• Install sediment control and stabilization measures, plant trees and shrubs, and install erosion control matting
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment, including following all construction site safety rules and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior landscaping and supervisory experience is preferred
• High School or equivalent educational experience; vocational school or trade apprenticeships are a plus
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be able to work in outdoor environments, including prolonged walking or standing on various terrain in a wide range of weather conditions
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently and meet necessary deadlines
• Must be able to physically stand, bend, squat, and carry up to 50 pounds
• Must follow all company rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER; MINORITIES, VETERANS, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.