The ability to travel weekly Monday-Friday with overnight stay-- Per Diem and hotel stay provided-- Certain projects will require working weekends.
Why You’ll Love This Job
You’ll work hands-on in nature, helping bring real landscapes back to life
You’ll learn practical skills in planting, seeding, erosion control, and invasive species removal
You’ll gain experience using tools and equipment in the field
You’ll work on a tight-knit crew that values safety, teamwork, and hard work
You’ll be part of a growing company with a mission to restore the Earth
A Day in the Life
No two days are exactly the same, but here's a glimpse into what your day-to-day might look like:
Morning Kickoff
Start your day by reviewing detailed work specifications and plans for the day’s tasks.
Conduct safety checks on all tools and equipment, ensuring proper functionality and readiness.
Tool Operation
Operate a variety of tools, including power tools like drills and circular saws, as well as landscape equipment like chainsaws and weed eaters, to perform critical tasks on-site.
Hands-On Erosion Control
Work hands-on to implement erosion and sediment control measures, following detailed specifications to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Seeding, mulching and matting
Assist in setting up and maintaining traffic control systems to ensure safety around the work area
Set-Up and maintenance of bypass water pumping & work area dewatering
End-of-Day Wrap-Up
Clean and store tools and equipment, ensuring everything is ready for the next day.
Review completed tasks with your supervisor to confirm everything meets the required standards and specifications.
Every day brings new challenges, making it a rewarding position for someone who enjoys hands-on work and making a direct impact on the environment.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
Capable of walking over uneven surfaces, climbing on construction equipment, and navigating hills.
Comfortable working outdoors and performing tasks at ground level.
We would like to talk to you if you have many of the following
Ability to operate and maintain various tools and equipment.
Quick learner with the ability to take on new tasks effectively.
Good communication skills and ability to work well within a team.
Ability to interpret and follow detailed work specifications.
Familiarity with basic hand tools or landscape equipment
A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel to job sites
What would make you stand out?
High school diploma or GED.
Prior experience in landscaping, construction, farming, or outdoor labor
Understanding of erosion and sediment control guidelines
Basic Knowledge of traffic control procedures
Please note that the “Day in the Life” section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of job duties, but rather a representative snapshot of typical responsibilities and work experiences at RES.
RES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
