Crew Laborer - Ecosystem Restoration

EarthBalance Corp•Arcadia, FL

1d•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for bilingual field crew members who enjoy working outdoors and have a passion for restoring the natural environment or the desire to learn! Our 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. Benefits: EarthBalance is an employee-owned company that specializes in Environmental Restoration. We offer competitive pay and benefits including: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Vacation and Holidays 401K Plan with Employer Match Employee Stock Ownership Plan (a company-sponsored pension) Travel Allowance and more

Requirements

Experience working outside in Landscaping, Environmental Restoration or similar fields
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.
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

Bilingual in English and Spanish
Experience operating chainsaws, string mowers, pole saws, herbicide sprayers, and other handheld equipment.
Ability to operate GPS units.

Responsibilities

Loading and unloading the equipment necessary to carry out the work at different job sites.
Work in forests, swamps, mangroves, and beaches.
Work will involve the use of 4x4 utility vehicles, swamp buggies, airboats and other vehicles, and carrying heavy backpacks while traversing uneven terrain on foot.