Field Technician I

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Reports To: Project Manager

Job Type: On-Call, Variable-Time

About Eocene Environmental Group:

Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:

• Forestry & Utility Division

• Environmental Division

• Technology & Innovation Division

• Sustainability Division

JOB SUMMARY: The Field-Technician I is responsible for assisting with a variety of projects and on-site field work, as directed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• Supervise and conduct natural areas management, restoration, and conservation activities including:

• Invasive species management

• Herbicide application

• Tree/shrub/herbaceous plantings and seedings

• Assistance with controlled burning

• Assist in surveys, site visits, and/or testing in varying environments and weather conditions

• Compose detailed notes of conditions, field procedures, and results

• Cross-train into other disciplines to become an integrated member of Eocene Environmental Group's Environmental Division

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings

• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group's culture of safety and employee ownership

• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures

OTHER DUTIES:  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Position may require 15%-50% travel

• Occasional overnight travel

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or the equivalent

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Required license/credentials based on requirements that are job related and consistent with business necessity

• Proficient with the Microsoft Office products, including Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree or higher in Environmental Science or similar field

• Previous environmental field experience

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Frequently required to walk, sometimes over varying terrain

• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds, on occasion

• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions in outdoor environments

Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.