Nat Res Land Mgmt Tech I

Brevard County, FL•Brevard, NC

53d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Performs entry-level crafts and trades work in the control of vegetation in and around trails, swales, ditches, catch basins, canals, ponds, and other locations including the off-site disposal of aquatic vegetation.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience working outdoors in an environmental, landscaping, land management or a closely related field, which includes experience operating and performing routine maintenance on heavy equipment.
Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's license with no airbrake restrictions and maintain said license during the term of employment.
Must be able to effectively demonstrate the ability to safely operate one (1) of the following types of heavy equipment: one (1) ton dump truck, skid steer, excavator, or similar equipment.
Must satisfactorily complete, within nine (9) months of employment, all of the classes in the Brevard County Mandatory Training for the Development of New Employees.
Must possess, or obtain within twelve (12) months of employment, a Public Applicator's License in the Aquatic Pest Control Category issued by the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services FDACS), and maintain said license during the term of employment.
Must possess, or obtain within twelve (12) months of employment, a current Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)/Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Basic (Flagger) Training certification and maintain said certification during the term of employment.
Must possess, or obtain within twelve (12) months of employment, a current eight (8) hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification, in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120, and maintain said certification during the term of employment.
Must be physically capable at all times of properly wearing and utilizing all required personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include respiratory protection.
Must be able to work extended hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed
The employee must be able to: LIFT: 50 lbs. or more, CARRY: 50 lbs. or more, PUSH: 50 lbs. or more, PULL: 50 lbs. or more
In an eight hour day, the employee may have to: STAND: 5 - 8 hours, WALK: 5 - 8 hours, SIT: 5 - 8 hours, DRIVE: 5 - 8 hours
The employee must repetitively perform: Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
The employee must be able to: Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Kneel; Reach; Smell; Stoop
The employee must have: Good distant vision; Good near vision
Must be physically capable at all times of properly wearing and utilizing all required personal protective equipment and clothing.
Must be able to work at heights up to eight (8) feet.