Fisheries Technician

Our Vision:Being the entrusted leader in helping our clients achieve their private water fishery dreams.

Our Mission:Industry leader providing cutting edge fisheries management services that exceed client’s expectations.

Our Core Values:Excellence, Timeliness, Honesty, Integrity, Creativity, Support = E.T.H.I.C.S.

WORK LOCATION: AES NORTH (Ball Ground, GA)+ travel throughout Georgia and the Southeast to client locations.

Aquatic Environmental Services

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Job Description

JOB TITLE: Fisheries Technician

WORK LOCATION: AES NORTH (Ball Ground, GA)

REPORTS TO: Service Coordinator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exemplifies excellent customer service.
• Develops and submits electrofishing proposals.
• Develops and submits electrofishing reports.
• Calls and confirms electrofishing appointments with clients.
• Development of efficient routes to appointments.
• Builds relationships with vendors and clients.
• Documents all work in CRM.
• Leads and develops departmental team.
• In-depth knowledge base in all aspects of fisheries management.
• Independently operates electrofishing equipment in a proficient and safe manner.
• Maintains all electrofishing equipment.
• Conducts electrofishing surveys.
• Conducts follow ups on all electrofishing clients, completed or in process.
• Identify potential issues on site with visual clues.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Assist AES staff as needed (Live fish hauling and stocking, product installations, etc.).

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Must Haves:

• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and

external customers.

• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel, Slack, Google Suite).
• Valid Georgia Driver’s license.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing

exemplary customer service.

• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given,

prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.

• Impeccable attention to details.
• Understanding of basic business fundamentals.
• Able to pivot as necessary to changing work needs.
• Ability to safely operate half-ton trucks up to two-ton trucks on and off road.
• Excellent trailering skills.
• Can perform inspections and basic maintenance on trailers, vehicles (checking/adding fluids, changing tires, etc.).
• Ability to drive/navigate motorized boats.
• Excellent map reading skills.
• Enjoy working with fish, water, and other outdoor minded people.
• Excellent at writing scientific reports.
• Bachelor’s degree (Biology, Fisheries, Wildlife Management, related field).

Nice To Haves:

• CRM experience
• Sales experience
• Ability to prospect potential sales.
• Knowledge in fish and lake management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to navigate uncertain terrain.
• Ability to operate truck w/ trailer for long periods of time.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors for long periods in all weather conditions.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work in and around water.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to swim.
• Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on telephone and in person with clients.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Tell us about your truck driving skills and trailering skills. (we deliver fish and other items using trailers and 1/2 ton + trucks)
• Do you have an associates degree or bachelors degree in biology, fisheries management, wildlife management or related field or have equivalent experience? Tell us about it.
• What is your favorite fish to catch?
• How long of a commute, in minutes, would you have from your home to our office in Ball Ground? Can you do that daily and be to work by 6.30 am everyday?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• fisheries/classroom: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road