Aquatic Biologist
About The Position
Aquatic Control Inc. is a privately owned lake and pond management company with our home office in Seymour Indiana and satellite offices in Valparaiso, IN; Evansville, IN; Truesdale, MO; Jackson, TN; Williamsville, IL; Elizabethtown, KY; Elkhart, IA; Knoxville, TN; Davenport, IA; and Chicago, IL. We are actively growing and need to add an Aquatic Biologist at our OFFICE LOCATION. This position involves heavy field work from March through October and requires the application of EPA registered aquatic herbicides and algaecides, installation and maintenance of aerators, fountains, and compressed air systems, aquatic plant surveys, writing vegetation management plans, performing fish surveys, attending industry related training events and conferences, general maintenance of trucks, boats, equipment, and grounds, and speaking at pond clinics, trade shows, and public meetings. We are looking for hardworking individuals with the ability to work with a team and on their own, who are seeking an exciting and different career in the outdoors and enjoy being around water.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in fisheries/aquatic science, agriculture, or a natural resources-related field
- Insurable Driving Record
- Pass Pre-Employment Drug Screening & DOT Physical
- Comfortable Driving Truck & Boat Trailer Combination
- Basic mechanical ability
- Ability to work in an outdoor environment (physical labor required)
- Ability to work an average of 50-60 hours per week
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs
Nice To Haves
- Experience in outboard motor operation is a plus
Responsibilities
- Application of EPA registered aquatic herbicides and algaecides
- Installation and maintenance of aerators, fountains, and compressed air systems
- Aquatic plant surveys
- Writing vegetation management plans
- Performing fish surveys
- Attend industry related training events and conferences
- Heavy field work from March through October
- General maintenance of trucks, boats, equipment, and grounds
- Speaking at pond clinics, trade shows, and public meetings
Benefits
- 401 K with a company match on first 4% after 1 year of employment
- Paid company health insurance plan for employee after 90 days
- Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Generous Earned Time Off program
- Holiday pay with a week+ paid at Christmas
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
