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 $17.00 - $ 18.00
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

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