What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traveling Environmental Technician position at Eocene Environmental Group?
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COMPENSATION: $19.00-$28.00 per hour depending on experience.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Extensive travel required. Candidates can live anywhere within the United States.
JOB SUMMARY: We’re hiring a Traveling Environmental Technician who will also take on Traveling Field Specialist responsibilities as the seasons shift. This role offers a unique opportunity to work outdoors year-round, managing vegetation and supporting utility infrastructure across diverse landscapes. In warmer months, the focus is on herbicide application and vegetation control. During cooler seasons, the role transitions to travel-based field inspections, tree inventories, and public outreach. If you enjoy variety, travel, and environmental stewardship, this is the role for you.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
- Conduct field surveys and inspections to assess vegetation health, growth patterns, and potential risks to infrastructure.
- Apply herbicides and other treatments to control invasive species and unwanted vegetation, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- Operate and maintain specialized equipment such as herbicide sprayers, trucks, and field tools.
- Collect and manage vegetation and tree inventory data, including hazard tree evaluations and control efficacy monitoring.
- Coordinate and book travel logistics for field assignments, including lodging and scheduling.
- Communicate with property owners, public agencies, and contractors regarding vegetation management plans, pruning, and removals.
- Plan and oversee vegetation-related work for contractors, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
- Participate in research and development projects such as lidar inspections and habitat sustainability initiatives.
- Maintain accurate records of field activities, treatments, and inspections.
- Respond to emergency vegetation-related incidents and support utility restoration efforts.
- Promote awareness of invasive species and integrated vegetation management practices to the public.
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrains, often in remote or rural areas.
- Follow all company policies and procedures, and actively contribute to a culture of safety and employee ownership.
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 will require travel to, from and between work sites.
- Safely operate trucks, ATVs, UTVs.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- 1 year experience in vegetation management.
- State pesticide applicators license (any state).
- Must possess a Valid Drivers.
- Applicant must pass pre-employment drug screening.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Ability to acquire the required State pesticide applicator license.
- Ability to work outside and in a range of weather conditions.
- Possesses the ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.
- Organization of equipment before, during and after shifts as needed.
- Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast paced, and ever-changing environment.
- Self-motivated and the ability to work well individually and as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritize competing tasks as new situations continue to emerge.
- Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors.
- Decision making, organizational, and time management skills.
- Demonstrate excellent focus on rapport-building, listening, questioning and patience.
- Communicate effectively with all levels of employees.
Ready to grow your career with Eocene? Apply today and help us share the future of Utility Vegetation Management.
Salary : $19 - $28