Bilingual Crew Driver

EarthBalance Corp•Arcadia, FL

1d•$17•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for bilingual field crew drivers who enjoy working outdoors and have a passion for restoring the natural environment. Our skilled crew members implement habitat restoration projects, perform invasive vegetation removal, felling and chipping of trees using chainsaws and chippers, and identify native and exotic plants in both wetland and upland environments.

Requirements

Must have at least 3 years of driving experience and a clean driving record.
Must be able to travel with overnight stays out of state which may last several weeks (lodging and per diem are provided).
Ability to work for any employer in the United States.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is a must.
Ability to carry a backpack weighing up to 50 lbs. while walking on uneven terrain is a must.
Ability to wield a machete is a must.
Ability to work in extreme heat and often wet conditions.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of native and exotic plants is a plus.
Experience operating chainsaws, string mowers, pole saws, herbicide sprayers, and other handheld equipment.
Ability to operate GPS units.

Responsibilities

Loading and unloading equipment necessary to carry out the work at different job sites.
Transporting crew personnel to different jobsites within the state of Florida, as well as other states.
Implementing habitat restoration projects.
Performing invasive vegetation removal.
Felling and chipping of trees using chainsaws and chippers.
Identifying native and exotic plants in both wetland and upland environments.