Aquatic Technician
About The Position
Aquatic Control Inc. is a privately owned lake and pond management company with a main office in Seymour, Indiana and satellite offices in Valparaiso, Indiana; Evansville, Indiana; St. Louis, Missouri; Elizabethtown, Kentucky; Jackson, Tennessee; Knoxville, Tennessee; Williamsville, Illinois; Elkhart, Iowa, and Davenport, Iowa. Aquatic Control has been in the lake and pond management business for 60 years. Our staff consists of fisheries biologists and technicians with a combined 500+ years of experience in aquatic vegetation management, fisheries management, product sales, and aquatic ecosystem management. We are hiring a full-time entry-level pond technician that will be stationed at our Davenport, Iowa office. Duties to include the following:
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age
- Able to pass a drug test, DOT physical, and background check
- Basic knowledge of engine repair and electrical systems
- Experience operating a truck, trailer, and boat
- Ability to work in an outdoor environment (physical labor required)
- Ability to work an average of 50-60 hours per week during the summer
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs throughout the day in rugged conditions
Responsibilities
- EPA registered aquatic herbicide and algaecide application
- Installation and removal of aerators, fountains, and compressed air systems
- Fountain and aeration system repair
- Aquatic plant surveys
- Assisting with and writing vegetation management plans
- General maintenance of trucks, boats, equipment, and grounds
- Speaking at pond clinics, trade shows, conferences, and public meetings
Benefits
- Hourly pay - $20 per hour
- 401K with company match on first 4% after 1 year of employment
- Company health insurance plan after 90 days
- Earned Time Off after 90 days
- Paid Time off on Company Approved Holidays
- Time and a half hourly rate for overtime hours
- Company Cell Phone
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
