A High School Diploma or GED with 4 or more years’ of experience in heavy equipment operation for land rehabilitation/restoration sites or similar activities; OR can be substituted with a BA/BS degree in natural resources, environmental science, land conservation, forestry, horticulture, or related applied science with 2 or more years of heavy equipment operation associated with land rehabilitation or similar activities.

• Experience with the use and maintenance of heavy equipment typically associated with land rehabilitation projects (e.g., dozer, grader, seed drill, hydromulcher and/or straw-mulcher, front-end loader, water truck, dump truck agricultural tractor, backhoe, trucks and trailers; and light equipment such as chainsaws, string trimmers, mowers and other motorized equipment).

• Ability to work in field conditions including rugged terrain and extreme weather (low humidity, extreme heat) as well as be able to repeatedly lift at least 50 pounds.

• Ability to follow directions, work collectively with others as a team, and maintain safe working standards.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as MSWord, Excel and Outlook (mail/calendar).

• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by proposed start date. CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and meet CSU standards for driving throughout the course of employment.