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We are hiring a Solar Vegetation Management Site Leader for the 2024 season in the Wautoma area. The position is full-time between May 6th – October 31st 2024. Highly qualified and interested individuals may be eligible for year-round employment. All work occurs first-shift Monday through Friday and generally totals 35-45 hours per week, but exact hours may be influenced by weather conditions. Site Leaders may have some flexibility in setting their own work schedules.
About us
Founded in 2003, Quercus Land Stewardship Services offers high-quality ecological restoration services throughout southern Wisconsin and beyond. We are committed to improving the ecological health of our lands and waters by offering services that strengthen the connections among local plant, animal, and human communities.Quercus employs people with a strong work ethic who love the outdoors. If you value teamwork and collaboration, and continuously improving your skills and capabilities, you’ll fit right in!
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity in our workforce just as we value diversity on the land, for many of the same reasons. A range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds gives us the variety of experiences and perspectives that make us stronger, more resilient, and better able to cope with the many challenges that come with doing our work. Women and people of color and diverse backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.
Quercus takes pride in running a safe operation. Protecting the health and safety of our workers, our customers, and the community is our top priority.
About the Position
The Solar Vegetation Management Site Leader will be responsible for performing land stewardship work at solar fields and/or other energy company properties throughout Wisconsin. Each Site Leader will be assigned to a utility-scale solar site for the duration of the growing season (May-October).
Site Leaders will be expected to work independently or as leader of a small crew. Site Leaders will report directly to their assigned site(s) most days in a personal vehicle. Quercus has offices located in Black Earth and Deforest, Wisconsin, site leaders may occasionally be asked to report to an office for equipment shuttling, staff training, meetings, etc.
Solar field vegetation management activities include, but are not limited to: the operation of commercial riding mowers, string trimmers, and herbicide spraying equipment among utility solar arrays and along security fences. Site leaders will have support from Solar Vegetation Management Specialists in completing these tasks, including operating and shuttling equipment as needed. Site Leaders will receive training in safe and proper use of herbicide application equipment, mowers, and power tools. They may have opportunities to receive training in ecological restoration concepts and native and invasive plant identification.
Specific Job Duties
Site Leaders will be responsible for ensuring the safety of themselves and their crew at all times. They will foster teamwork, cooperation, and professionalism among crew members. They will communicate effectively with clients, the general public, and other Quercus staff, and report issues as they arise. The majority of their time will be spent performing vegetation management tasks at solar field sites. We anticipate that their time will be divided roughly as follows:
75% - Mowing
Safely operate wide-area commercial mowing equipment among solar panels and in pollinator plantings
15% - Herbicide Application
Accurately apply herbicides via riding equipment or backpack sprayer to control invasive species
Mix herbicide solutions to proper concentrations
10% - Equipment Maintenance and Work Reporting
Perform basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Quercus equipment
Track work progress, report issues, and concerns to the Project Manager
5% - Meetings, Training, and Miscellaneous Tasks
Participate as part of the Quercus staff as assigned by supervisors
Job Requirements
Work safely at all times
Must be at least 18 years old
Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
Conversational English skills required
Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 lbs / pull 75 lbs
Perform strenuous physical labor for extended periods
Work outdoors in all weather conditions including extreme heat, rain, full sun
Work in difficult environmental conditions including rough terrain, wet ground, brambles, and insects
Identify or learn native and invasive prairie plants
Use maps and aerial photos, and portable GPS units, to determine location and work area boundaries
Maintain awareness of location and compass directions at work sites
Wear proper PPE as required for the job being performed at all times
Identify job hazards and be able to conduct safety briefings
Obtain daily job requirements from the Project Manager and communicate them to the crew
Develop and carry out a plan for completing tasks each day
Adapt the job plan as necessary in response to changes in job conditions or other factors
Lead, support, and work alongside crew members as needed to complete tasks
Operate off-road vehicles including commercial riding mower, ATV, 4-wheel drive truck
Recognize equipment maintenance and repair needs, resolve or communicate to Project Manager
To view the official job, please visit our website www.quercuslandstewardship.com.
To apply, please send a resume and short letter of interest to Kaleylee at quercus-ls.com
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