Manual Labor Technician

About Us

Marine Taxonomic Services (MTS) is an environmental consulting firm committed to providing innovative solutions to help our clients create valuable scientific knowledge while growing their business in a sustainable manner. MTS projects are selected and implemented to manage the condition of our natural resources through the procurement of scientific data. Founded in 1980 and incorporated in 1993, MTS is a certified small business with offices in San Diego, California; Corvallis, Oregon and South Lake Tahoe, California.

Candidates will be hired as subcontractors and paid a daily rate. Candidates will also be expected to provide their own gear for working in chest-deep water (waders or wetsuit).

Work schedule includes 40 hours/week. Work in excess of 40 hours/week and/or 10 hours/day may be required to complete project deadlines, including weekend shifts.

Anticipated duration is 2-3 months, with the potential to extend contract based on funding and performance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Participate in an aquatic invasive plant control project in a marsh environment.

· Assist SCUBA divers while working on boats, from shore, and while wading.

· Install benthic barriers by hammering 2-foot-long rebar staples, carrying and placing gravel bags, and other ballast materials.

· Build and maintain fences.

· Use chainsaws, brush cutters, and hand tools to remove emergent woody vegetation.

· Drive ATVs, UTVs, 4x4 trucks, and trailers to move people and equipment throughout the project site.

Professional Requirements and Certifications

REQUIRED

· One full year of related work experience.

· Clean driving record and ability to pass a background security clearance

· Ability to proficiently drive vehicles in 4-wheel drive conditions

· Ability to perform heavy lifting (50 pounds)

· Ability to perform strenuous physical activity, work in wet and cold conditions, and work extended hours. This is a physically demanding and mentally taxing project in the outdoors. Field work can, at times, be tedious.

· Ability to be both self-directed/work alone, and be a positive, contributing member of a group.

PREFERRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Wildlife, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or similar discipline; OR coursework toward a degree in these fields

• Ability to proficiently operate a chainsaw or brush cutter, and/or chainsaw/brush cutter certification

• Motorized boating experience and/or boater’s safety course

• Trailer towing experience

• ATV operations or ATV certified

• Use of remote mapping software

• Small engine maintenance
• Familiarity with aquatic invasive plant control efforts in the Lake Tahoe Basin

To apply, please submit 1) current resume, 2) a cover letter, not to exceed 1-page synthesizing your experience and qualifications that have prepared you for this position, and 3) names and contact information for two recent references who can confirm your experience, skills, and abilities.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $200.00 - $250.00 per day

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location