Roadside Technician - Part-time

Duties & Responsibilities

 Permanent Part time

Duties include, but aren’t limited to:

• Assist with all aspects of ecological restoration and management of Dickinson County ROWS through prescribed fire, herbicide application, tree and shrub removal, and other tasks as assigned
• Assist with equipment maintenance, cleaning, and repairs
• Assist with all aspects of the integrated roadside vegetation management program
• Assist with trail maintenance on hard surface and undeveloped trails

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Possess an interest in conserving local ecosystems
• Possess the ability to walk, stand, kneel, crouch, reach, stoop, and climb to accomplish tasks
• Possess the basic ability to operate mowers, farm equipment and highway and off-road vehicles
• Possess the basic ability to safely operate power tools, chain saws, and weed eaters
• Possess the ability to work without direct supervision
• Possess the ability to regularly lift 50 lbs.
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively with peers and the public
• Possess the ability to work in difficult weather conditions when necessary
• Possess a willingness to learn on the job
• Possess the basic ability to operate GPS units

This is a permanent part-time position under the supervision of the Vegetation Specialist and Maintenance Technician. Work hours are flexible with some weekend and holiday work rotation. Failure to perform duties may result in termination.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license
• Possess an Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Wildlife and Fisheries, Ecology, or a related field of study
• Possess basic knowledge of Iowa ecosystems, plants, and animals
• Possess (or obtain within six months of start date) NWCG Wildland Fire S-130 and S-190 certification
• Possess (or obtain within six months of start date) Iowa Dept. of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification in categories 1A and 6
• Possess (or obtain within six months of start date)  American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED certification