Job Description
Non-Point Source (NPS) Field Crew STATUS : Full-time (40 hrs. per week)
DEPARTMENT : Chemehuevi Environmental Department
REPORTS TO : Chemehuevi Environmental Director
SALARY : Base $17.50 or DOE
CLOSING DATE : Until Filled
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : - Must understand and use basic safety precautions when using various mechanical, electrical and gasoline powered tools.
- This job will require the use of heavy lifting (50 pounds).
- Salt Cedar eradication using hand tools, chainsaws, and other power tools.
- Slash piling and burning of all removed Salt Cedar.
- Assist with quarterly EPA Region 9 reports and end-of-year reports.
- Digging, hauling, pulling and chopping weeds.
- Gather and maintain native seedlings and cuttings for revegetation of riparian areas.
- Safely use and keep all equipment in workable condition.
- Installation of fencing, road closing and interpretation signage when necessary.
- Photo documentation of progress, assist with GPS marking of all trees removed and planted.
- Backhoe experience would be beneficial to the position.
- Complete basic weekly logs for reporting purposes.
- As other duties as assigned by department Director and Tribal Council.
QUALIFICATIONS : - LABOR INTENSIVE - Must be in good physical condition and willing to work outdoors (winter, summer, windy days).
- You must be able to walk on hillsides and embankments.
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be willing and ready to work with a positive attitude every day.
- Ability to handle chainsaw and other land clearing equipment.
- CPR/First Aid Certification recommended.
- You must be mentally/physically readily capable of doing your day-to-day job.
- Valid Driver’s License.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: - Pass a pre-employment drug test.
- Comply with Drug Free Workplace Policy.
- Work boots required (employee's responsibility/expense).
Job Tags
Full time, Summer work,