Ecological Restoration Technician
Lockport, Illinois, United States On-site
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About the role
At RES, we’re looking for a passionate and motivated Restoration Technician to join our team. In this hands-on role, you will have the unique opportunity to work outdoors, make a tangible impact on vital ecosystems, and operate a variety of specialized equipment—all while gaining valuable experience in the field of environmental restoration. You’ll spend 100% of your time in the field, operating equipment like large trucks, UTVs, brush cutters, augers, and chainsaws—don’t worry, safety is always the top priority. You’ll use GPS mapping systems to navigate and document your work, and you’ll get hands-on experience with backpack and hand sprayers for herbicide application. Keeping everything running smoothly, you’ll report any equipment maintenance needs and even perform some basic upkeep yourself.
What you'll bring
- High School degree or equivalent.
- Reliable means of transportation to get to the field office.
- Keen interest in natural resources and outdoors.
- What will make you stand out?
- 1+ years of work in ecological restoration.
- Ability to read and understand the project plans, details, and specifications.
- Commercial Pesticide Technician/Apprentice License in the applicable categories for your assigned state.
- Native and invasive plant species knowledge, applicable to your assigned state.
- 1+ year experience mixing and applying herbicides for managing invasive species.
- 1+ year experience performing planting and seeding techniques.
- Please note that the “Day in the Life” section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of job duties, but rather a representative snapshot of typical responsibilities and work experiences at RES.