What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aquatic Biologist position at Aquatic Control Inc.?
Interested in a new career in Pond & Lake Management?
Aquatic Control Inc. is a privately owned lake and pond management company with our home office in Seymour Indiana and satellite offices in Valparaiso, IN; Evansville, IN; Truesdale, MO; Jackson, TN; Williamsville, IL; Elizabethtown, KY; Elkhart, IA; Knoxville, TN; Davenport, IA; and Lakemoor, IL. We are actively growing and need to add Aquatic Biologists at our Elizabethtown, KY location.
The Position:
- Primary duty will be the application of EPA registered aquatic herbicides and algaecides
- Installation and maintenance of aerators, fountains, and compressed air systems
- Aquatic plant surveys
- Writing vegetation management plans
- Performing fish surveys
- Attend industry related training events and conferences
- Heavy field work from March through October
- General maintenance of trucks, boats, equipment, and grounds
- Speaking at pond clinics, trade shows, and public meetings
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in fisheries/aquatic science, agriculture, or a natural resources-related field
- Insurable Driving Record
- Pass Pre-Employment Drug Screening, DOT Physical, Background Check
- Must have a clean driving record
- Comfortable Driving Truck & Boat Trailer Combination
- Basic mechanical ability (experience in outboard motor operation is a plus)
- Ability to work in an outdoor environment (physical labor required)
- Ability to work an average of 50-60 hours per week
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
Who Should Apply?
- Hardworking individuals with the ability to work with a team and on their own.
- Those looking for an exciting and different career in the outdoors.
- People that enjoy being around water. That's what we do every day!
Compensation and Benefits:
- 401 K with a company match on first 4% after 1 year of employment
- Paid company health insurance plan for employee after 90 days
- Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Generous Earned Time Off program
- Time and a half-hourly rate for over 40 hours
- Holiday pay with a week paid at Christmas
- Working for a great company that values its employees
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,000 - $50,000