Title: Habitat Restoration Specialist

Status: Nonexempt, full-time, permanent-dependent upon completion of a 90-day introductory period. Mandatory seasonal overtime.

Location: Hillsboro main office, restoration sites throughout the Pacific Northwest

Transportation: Provide own transportation to work sites, Hillsboro facility, or other planned locations. Company carpool available between Hillsboro facility and work sites.

Summary: Execute habitat restoration treatments while maintaining measurable safety, quality, and output requirements.

Compensation and Benefits: $18.50 upon hire, subject to increase to $20 per hour after 90 days. Further raises available upon completion of in-house certifications, performance, and length of service, up to $24.50 per hour. Medical, dental, and life insurance. Sick time, paid time off, and paid Holidays. Employer matching 401k.

Essential Duties:

Control noxious weeds through careful, precise application of herbicides using backpack sprayers
Plant bare-root trees and shrubs
Install container plants, plugs, and bulbs
Prepare and install native plant pole cuttings
Maintain native tree and shrub plantings using hand-tools and power tools
Perform site preparation using a variety of power equipment
Repair, clean, and maintain all hand and power tools in operating condition
Operate and maintain company tractors, ATVs, and trucks
Load and unload vehicles and trailers with all required equipment
Collect native plant seed
Other duties as requested

Experience/Qualifications (Required):

Must possess or obtain Oregon Commercial Pesticide Applicators License within 90 days of employment
Ability, motivation, and endurance for 8 to 10 hours of productive manual labor
Ability to work outdoors across uneven terrain during inclement weather
Ability to work collaboratively with a team
Experience using hand and power tools (chainsaw, shovel, etc.)
Ability to safely lift 60 lbs.
Valid driver's license & ability to safely operate motor vehicles

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