Join Cardno's Restoration Services team in southeast Florida to help manage nuisance and exotic vegetation in WCA's, STA's, canals, and conservation lands.

Job Description:

Enjoy exploring Florida's beautiful outdoor and backcountry adventures? Cardno is looking for an Aquatic Spray technician/ Laborer. Cardno is willing to train reliable individuals with the right attitude to make working at Cardno their career. Daily work tasks include traversing conservation areas on foot treating invasive species, operating a boat through the canals, or operating an airboat through the marshes and remote areas. Projects will involve field labor, technical work, and guidance of field crews. A typical work day consists of 10 hours of in-the-field physical labor although, following the requirements of specific assignments, may include irregular hours. This position may require overnight travel.

Responsibilities include:

> Implementing restoration project work at the ground level under the direction of a Field Supervisor or Project Manager

> Herbicide application to targeted nuisance/exotic plants using a boat, backpack, or airboat

> Native planting, seeding, erosion control installation, prescribed fire or any other activities necessary with field implementation of ecological restoration projects

> Document daily field activities and organization of materials

> Compliance with all company and client safety requirements

> Follow corporate policies, operate through the proper management channels, and act in the best interest of the company

Basic Qualifications:

> High School Diploma or equivalent

> Traverse wet and rugged terrain in diverse, sometimes inclement, weather conditions while carrying up to 50 lbs.

> Must be able to swim

> Experience operating basic hand tools and smaller equipment such as backpack sprayers, augers, chainsaws, and brushcutters

> Availability and willingness to travel overnight for multiple days per week and adaptable to schedule changes upon short notice

> Will work in an environment where safety is at the forefront of all operations

> Technicians will be given the opportunity to obtain Commercial Pesticide Applicator's Certifications in Categories A, F, and J

> Valid Driver's License with the ability to drive a company vehicle and an acceptable motor vehicle record

> Must be authorized to work in U.S. without company sponsorship

Desired Qualifications:

> Experience in native and invasive species plant identification

> Experience working or recreating in the Florida backcountry

> Experience operating large equipment such as ATVs/UTVs, swamp buggies, airboats, tractors, chippers, and skid steers

> Experience with herbicide handling, application, and application equipment

> Experience in ecological restoration techniques

> Experience in map reading, GIS, and operating a GPS

> Standard First Aid, CPR, and Red Card

> Experience in boat operation

Equal Opportunity statement for US based applicants

Cardno has a long standing policy of Equal Opportunity in employment. Our practice is to fill positions by selecting applicants who can perform the work in a competent and professional manner. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. At any time, if you need an accommodation during the application process, please contact Human Resources.

Cardno does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Cardno employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Cardno and approved by the Cardno Talent Acquisition Team.