Restoration Field Technician

A thriving future for California’s environment and communities requires bold vision, creative problem-solving, and relentless determination. This is a critical decade for action and River Partners is growing our team of talented, tenacious change-makers to meet the challenge head on. Join us!

Who We Are
River Partners brings life back to California rivers. We’ve revitalized more habitat along impaired California rivers than any other entity in the western U.S., having led hundreds of projects across nearly 20,000 acres throughout California. We restore thriving native forests and ecosystems that support imperiled wildlife, improve flood safety, boost the state’s climate resilience, replenish and improve freshwater resources, create open space for communities, and build stronger local economies. Since 1998, we have pioneered an innovative, entrepreneurial approach to conservation, combining modern farming, cutting-edge science, and diverse partnerships.  

We are meeting the urgent need this decade to restore our riverways and seek passionate team members to help us grow our restoration footprint at an unprecedented pace and scale.

Why You Should Join Us 
River Partners offers competitive salaries and benefits, including comprehensive health care insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with immediate employer matching, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance programs, and other well-being benefits. We’re proud of our supportive culture and focus on work-life balance. We strive to create an environment that brings fulfilment to our team members’ personal lives by offering paid time off, an alternative work schedule, and flexible hours.

Position Description
The Field Technician works with the Field Foreman and Field Manager in the operation of field equipment and manual labor in the process of working on multiple projects. As a result of this position's efforts, River Partners will be able to further our work on our portfolio of projects.

Note: Field Technicians are temporary, and as such, workloads are dependent upon company needs and project timelines. There are periods of time during projects when this position is expected to work significant amounts of overtime. There may be other periods (i.e., winter months) when there may be little or no work available due to field conditions or the weather. The incumbent in this position must remain flexible with work schedules.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• The operation of pesticide spray rigs in a safe and effective manner, paying close attention to standard safety practices, weather conditions and adequate plant protection.
• Operate tractors and other equipment for site preparation activities such as mowing and disking.
• Maintain agricultural equipment, irrigate restoration plantings as needed, and maintain irrigation systems.
• Provide regular communication to the Director of Operations and Field Restoration Manager on project progress and field conditions.
• Collect, process, and deliver native plant materials.
• Assist with the collection of monitoring data.
• Performs other assignments from time to time as requested by the Field Manager to achieve department and company business goals.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and managers at all times.
• Intermediate computer proficiency skills.
• Ability to apply logical thinking and sound judgment to a wide range of practical problems.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instruction.
• Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational and written skills.
• Integrity and ethics beyond reproach.
• Commitment and enthusiasm to carry out River Partners mission.

Qualifications

• Valid California driver’s license with clean DMV Record.
• Minimum of three years of experience with tractor work.
• Three years of experience in strip spraying.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required.
• Commitment and enthusiasm to carry out River Partners mission.

Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is $18.00. River Partners offers a generous benefits package including ample holidays and paid time off, an alternative work week schedule, flexible location and hours, medical insurance, and up to 4% 401(k) match on your contribution.

Location
This position is based in Colusa, California.

To Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references in a PDF saved with your last name and the position job title separated by an underscore (e.g., Smith_Restoration Field Technician) to jobs@riverpartners.org.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until this position is filled.

River Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer
River Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, medical condition religion, age, military or veteran status, or any other protected group status or non-job related characteristic as directed by law.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person