Habitat Division Technician & Equipment Operator

Habitat Division Technician & Equipment Operator Position Announcement

Cason Land & Water Management, LLC is a land and water resource management firm based in Berlin, WI, with a work area covering Wisconsin, Northern Illinois, and Upper Michigan. We provide professional consultations and services for managing lakes, ponds, streams, wetlands, prairies, and forests for both public and private clients.

Position summary

As a Technician & Equipment Operator in our Habitat Services Division, you are responsible for the completion of projects and treatments while aiding coworkers and supervisors with the improvement of clients' properties. You will have the opportunity to travel throughout Wisconsin and its adjoining states, to assist individuals, government agencies, groups, and businesses with their land and water construction and management needs. You will also collaborate with coworkers in the Pond and Lake Divisions for project assistance and completion.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assists with implementation of mitigation actions, study designs, construction plans, and management strategies for clientele pond objectives, provided to you by your supervisor.


• Operate heavy equipment and chain saws.


• Prepare, load and unload equipment and materials necessary for project completion.


• Aids in the installation of materials and plantings.


• Assists with conducting pesticide treatments for invasive species.


• Assists with equipment maintenance and repair.


• Cleans, maintains, and organizes equipment, materials, buildings and grounds.

Qualifications:

• Two or more years of experience in the field of construction and/or natural resource management


• Heavy equipment operation experience required


• Ability to lift 85 lbs or greater


• Ability to work outside in inclement weather


• Ability to work out of town and be away from home overnight


• Ability for clear written & verbal communication with coworkers & clientele


• Must be capable of adapting to rapidly changing environment while completing projects with stringent deadlines


• Must have strong problem-solving abilities


• Ability to report to office location in Berlin, WI


• Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Applicators License, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire


• Valid Wisconsin driver's license and CDL required


• Mechanical knowledge, chainsaw experience, and/or Hazardous Materials Certification is a plus

Pay: The position will be hourly, with the opportunity for 3% commission on individual sales.  We offer a competitive starting pay package, including employer provided benefits, of approximately $48,500/year. Applicants should expect a varied work week with a minimum of 40-45 hours per week during busy season (April-Oct), with fewer hours during slow season (Nov-March), including 3-day weekends with most Fridays off.

Job Type: Full-time, year-round

Wages: Starting pay dependent on qualifications

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

• Employee Health insurance


• Long-term disability insurance


• Health savings account with employer contributions


• Paid time off


• Retirement plan with company match

Schedule:

• 10 hour shifts


• Day shift


• Overnight and out of town regularly


• Monday to Friday, some infrequent weekends