Field Foreman

Field Foreman

Position Title: Field Foreman

Location: Southern San Joaquin Valley, CA

Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Field Manager

Pay Range: $26.00-$33.00

A thriving future for California’s environment and communities requires bold vision, creative problem-solving, and relentless determination. This is a critical decade for action and River Partners is growing our team of talented, dedicated change-makers to meet the challenge head on. Join us!  
 

Who We Are 

River Partners brings life back to California rivers. We’ve revitalized more habitat along impaired California rivers than any other entity in the western U.S., having led hundreds of projects across nearly 20,000 acres throughout California. We restore thriving native forests and ecosystems that support imperiled wildlife, improve flood safety, boost the state’s climate resilience, replenish and improve freshwater resources, create open space for communities, and build stronger local economies. Since 1998, we have pioneered an innovative, entrepreneurial approach to conservation, combining modern farming, cutting-edge science, and diverse partnerships. 

We are meeting the urgent need this decade to restore our riverways and seek passionate team members to help us grow our restoration footprint at an unprecedented pace and scale. 

Why We Do It 

Healthy rivers are California’s essential arteries that sustain our food systems, economies, communities, and wildlife found nowhere else on Earth. Our riverways support more species and in greater numbers than any other ecosystem in California, making our state a worldwide biodiversity hotspot. 

Yet just 5% of our native riverside habitat remains. 

State and federal commitments call for exponentially increasing the pace and scale of river ecosystem repair to adapt to accelerating climate impacts. With their critical role in sustaining wildlife, natural resources, and communities, healthy rivers are essential for a flourishing Golden State. The actions we take to restore our riverways during this decade will decide California's future for generations to come.

Why You Should Join Us

River Partners offers competitive salaries and benefits, including comprehensive health care insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with immediate employer matching, paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs, and other well-being benefits. We’re proud of our supportive culture and focus on work-life balance. 

Position Description:

The Field Foreman works with the Restoration Field Manager regarding field operations and organizing the daily duties of the Field Technicians.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of This Position Include:

• Training and directing entry-level field technicians, youth conservation labor crews, and interns. 
• Operation of pesticide spray rigs in a safe and effective manner, paying close attention to standard safety practices, weather conditions and adequate plant protection.
• Operate tractors and other equipment for site preparation activities such as mowing and disking.
• Maintain agricultural equipment, irrigate restoration plantings as needed, and maintain irrigation systems.
• Provide regular communication to the Field Restoration Manager on project progress and field conditions.
• Assist in supervising field crews in planting, irrigation, spraying, and other agricultural duties.
• Collect, process, and deliver native plant materials. Assist with the collection of monitoring data.
• Other duties as required.

Essential Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instruction. 
• Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational and written skills. 
• Integrity and ethics beyond reproach.
• Commitment and enthusiasm to carry out River Partners mission.

Qualifications:

• Three to five years of experience in tractor operations. 
• Irrigation skills preferred.
• Driver’s license with no restrictions. 
• Possess the ability to communicate in basic Spanish (preferred, but not required).

Compensation & Benefits

Non-Exempt position. Pay Range $26.00-$33.00

River Partners offers a generous benefits package including ample holidays and paid time off, an alternative work week schedule, flexible location and hours, health insurance, and up to 4% 401(k) match on your contribution. 

 To Apply

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to the link below

Careers at River Partners

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until this position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

River Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or any other protected group status or non‐job-related characteristic as directed by law.

Salary : $26 - $33