As a Environmental Field Equipment Operator, you will play a vital role in implementing field-level restoration activities that help restore wetlands, streams, and habitats across the region. You’ll operate specialized equipment, contribute to high-impact ecological projects, and be part of a team that values safety, stewardship, and teamwork. 

Significant travel may be required for some projects. Travel throughout the Midwest with overnight stays of 2–4-night periods will be required for some job sites. Per Diem and hotel stay provided.

Why You’ll Love This Job

• You’ll spend your days outside, working on diverse natural landscapes and seeing real environmental improvements take shape under your hands.
• You’ll work with passionate people who care about ecological impact and community restoration.
• You’ll operate cool equipment, solve field challenges, and learn something new almost every day.
• You’ll be part of a mission that matters—restoring ecosystems, protecting biodiversity, and contributing to a more sustainable future

A Day in the Life

In the field, as Environmental Equipment Field Operator, you will operate a variety of equipment, including excavators (10,000–60,000 lbs.), skid steers with standard and forestry attachments, small to medium-sized tractors (40–125 hp) with various implements, ATVs, zero-turn lawn mowers, and equipment used for herbicide application. Since you will be servicing the equipment you use, mid-level ability to troubleshoot and diagnose field equipment issues is essential, along with knowledge of auto, truck, and construction equipment maintenance schedules, fluid requirements, and basic diagnostic processes.

Additionally, you will operate chainsaws, gas-powered brush cutters, and augers and calibrate native seed drills and herbicide preparation equipment. Using mapping equipment and apps to track field progress will be part of your daily routine.

Some of the main tasks our Environmental Equipment Field Operators perform are the following:

• Invasive brush clearing, tree felling, planting, seeding, erosion, and sediment controls
• Maintenance and mowing of solar fields through equipment operation and herbicide application.
• Restoration activities include identifying and protecting native species, identifying and controlling invasive species, and site clearing.
• Loading plant and project materials at nurseries and other suppliers

Physical requirements to the Environmental Equipment Field Operator job:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs, walk on uneven ground, and climb onto construction equipment

We would like to talk to you if you have many of the following:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of experience in ecological restoration, landscaping, agriculture, or related work
• Experience with the repair and maintenance of small engines and equipment
• Ability to understand the project plans, details, and specifications.
• Valid Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (state-specific, or ability to obtain)
• Valid Driver's License

What would make you stand out?

• S-130/190 Burn Certification or experience with prescribed burns (region-specific)
• Knowledge of native and invasive plant species and ecological restoration methods
• Knowledge of appropriate mixing and application of herbicides for managing invasive species.
• Knowledge of proper planting and seeding techniques.
• Experience leading a prescribed burn line
• Class-A commercial driver’s license  

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• A strong communicator who works well independently and within a team
• Self-motivated with the ability to solve problems in the field with minimal supervision
• Excited by hands-on work that contributes to ecological restoration and conservation

Are you ready to be a key player in the restoration of natural environments while operating top-of-the-line equipment? At RES, we’re looking for a passionate and motivated Restoration Operator 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.

A Day in the Life

In the field, you will operate a variety of equipment, including excavators (10,000–60,000 lbs.), skid steers with standard and forestry attachments, small to medium-sized tractors (40–125 hp) with various implements, ATVs, zero-turn lawn mowers, and equipment used for herbicide application. Since you will be servicing the equipment you use, mid-level ability to troubleshoot and diagnose field equipment issues are essential, along with knowledge of auto, truck, and construction equipment maintenance schedules, fluid requirements, and basic diagnostic processes.

Additionally, you will operate chainsaws, gas-powered brush cutters, and augers, and calibrate native seed drills and herbicide preparation equipment. Using mapping equipment and apps to track field progress will be part of your daily routine.

Some of the main tasks to be carried out are the following:

• Invasive brush clearing, tree felling, planting, seeding, erosion, and sediment controls
• Maintenance and mowing of solar fields through equipment operation and herbicide application.
• Restoration activities, including identifying and protecting native species, identifying, and controlling invasive species, and site clearing.
• Loading plant and project materials at nurseries and other suppliers

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of your responsibilities.

Physical requirements:

Ability to travel up to 50% within the Midwest Region. Significant travel may be required for some projects. Travel throughout Midwest with overnight stays of 2–4-night periods will be required for some job sites.

Please note that we also work outside come rain or come shine, and are exposed to insects including ticks and mosquitoes, or poisonous plants such as poison ivy. The ability to lift up to 50 pounds is needed.

We would like to talk to you if you have many of the following:

• High School degree or GED.
• 1+ years working on natural resources, farming or water resource infrastructure projects.
• Experience with the repair and maintenance of small engines and equipment
• Ability to understand the project plans, details, and specifications.
• An up-to-date DOT medical card.

• Reliable means of transportation to get to the field office.

What will make you stand out:

• Native plant identification knowledge
• Knowledge of appropriate mixing and application of herbicides for managing invasive species.
• Knowledge of proper planting and seeding techniques.
• Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.
• S-130/190 Burn Certification
• Experience leading a prescribed burn line
• Class-A commercial driver’s license  

Our Civil Group is looking to add an experienced Traveling Superintendent to their team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise all field crew members including foreman, carpenters, laborers etc. and project operations
• Develop a project site logistics plan and work with project manager to determine method and sequencing of construction. Plans, directs, coordinates and budgets activities
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with owner, subcontractors, and vendors
• Communicate and promote safe working environment and company safety standards, with strong knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Must be able to read plans and have a strong knowledge of various DOT specifications and standards
• Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel and inspectors and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and improve construction methods
• Schedule subcontractors in accordance to required work schedule, pump trucks and material deliveries, Inspect and verify the receipt or shipment of materials

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years' related experience with large scale civil construction project operations required
• Strong knowledge of dirt work, concrete foundation, caissons, and/or vertical drilling
• Proficient with Outlook, Excel, Word, and Heavy Job
• GPS knowledge
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents including drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and the project schedule
• Strong leadership and management skills
• OSHA 30-hour Card, preferred.  

Employment for this roles is subject to the terms of the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.

All candidates agree to complete an assessment for selection and pre-employment drug screen.
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