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Environmental Technician | Elmhurst, IL
Elmhurst, IL

Requisition Number: 52426  
Company Name: DRG Inc 
Service Line: 1ENV - DRG Environmental Consulting 
Employment Type: Regular 
Job Type: Full Time 
Education Level Required: Associates 
Work Experience Required: Less than 1 year 
Travel Expectations: Up to 50% 

Environmental Technician- Entry Level

Elmhurst, IL or Long Grove, IL 
Davey Resource Group Inc. (DRG)​, is seeking persons interested in natural resources careers, as an Environmental Technician. DRG provides a full array of horticultural, ecological stewardship, lakeshore, ravine, streambank, and bluff restoration to clients in the private and public sectors throughout the Midwest . 
Position Description and Responsibilities

Duties:​  Selected candidate will work collaboratively as part of a team.​ ​Position involves a variety of work, including invasive plant species control, native plant and seed installation, streambank, lake shore, ravine, and bluff stabilization and restoration, prescribed burning and other types of habitat restoration. The position is full time, but depends on workload and weather conditions.  Majority of work is outdoors, often in inclement weather and in rugged terrain, and may involve using heavy equipment, such as spray rigs, backpack sprayers, augers, chain saws.  
Required qualifications:​ Possession of or be willing to obtain an Illinois Department of Agriculture Certified Pesticide Applicators License is required. Prescribed burn experience and S130/S190 certification, and native plant identification a plus. Training in chain saw, brush saw, and 4x4 ATV/UTV beneficial. A degree in biology, botany, ecology, conservation, environmental science, or related fields is preferred. 
 
Candidates must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs and Google. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license, have a good driving record, and be able to report directly to the work site.  We are seeking teamwork-oriented individuals with excellent written and oral communication skills, professional work ethic with attention to detail and safety.  
 Additional information:​ Full time position, starting date to be determined. Excellent Compensation based on qualifications and experience.  Pre-employment Drug Screen and E-Verify Social Security verification required. Davey Resource Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is Employee Owned.  
 
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