Biologist jobs in Springfield, IL

Description

Interested in a new career in Pond & Lake Management?

Aquatic Control Inc. is a privately owned lake and pond management company with our home office in Seymour Indiana and satellite offices in Valparaiso IN, Evansville IN, Truesdale MO, Memphis TN, Williamsville IL, Elizabethtown, KY, and Ankeny, IA. We are actively growing and need to add Aquatic Biologists at our (Enter Location) location.

The Position:

• Primary duty will be the application of EPA registered aquatic herbicides and algaecides
• Installation and maintenance of aerators, fountains, and compressed air systems
• Aquatic plant surveys
• Writing vegetation management plans
• Performing fish surveys
• Attend industry related training events and conferences
• Heavy field work from March through October
• General maintenance of trucks, boats, equipment, and grounds
• Speaking at pond clinics, trade shows, and public meetings

Who Should Apply?

• Hardworking individuals with the ability to work with a team and on their own.
• Those looking for an exciting and different career in the outdoors.
• People that enjoy being around water. That's what we do every day!

Compensation and Benefits:

• 401 K with a company match on first 4% after 1 year of employment
• Paid company health insurance plan for employee after 90 days
• Dental / Vision / Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Generous Earned Time Off program
• Time and a half-hourly rate for over 40 hours
• Holiday pay with a week paid at Christmas
• Working for a great company that values its employees

Please apply at:  

https://aquaticcontrol.com/about-us/career-opportunities/

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in fisheries/aquatic science, agriculture, or a natural resources-related field
• Insurable Driving Record
• Pass Pre-Employment Drug Screening & DOT Physical
• Comfortable Driving Truck & Boat Trailer Combination
• Basic mechanical ability (experience in outboard motor operation is a plus)
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment (physical labor required)
• Ability to work an average of 50-60 hours per week
• Ability to lift 50 lbs