Ecological Restoration Crew Leader

Rapid Growth and expansion! Join us now and advance quickly!Description:Supervisory position performing and supervising day-to-day operations of extensivefieldwork on potentially difficult terrain and during adverse weather conditions. Work will includeconducting administrative tasks in both the field and office; loading and unloading material andequipment from trucks and other vehicles; operating vehicles and other large equipment; managingassigned team members and providing clear, concise instructions regarding tasks required forcarrying-out necessary activities at each site; and directing, supervising and/or performing brushor tree clearing and other site preparation activities using small engine equipment and hand tools.The installation of plants, seed and erosion control materials; stewardship activities includingmowing, hand pulling, herbicide application and prescribed fire. Work requires the handling ofherbicides, fertilizers, oils, fuels and other various chemical products.Hours:Full-Time non-exempt, year-round opportunity; The normal work schedule for all employees is 8 to 10 hours a day, Monday through Friday and occasionally Saturday and/or Sunday. Supervisors will advise employees of the times their schedules will normally begin and end. Staffing needs, weather conditions, and operational demands oftennecessitate variations in starting and ending times as well as variations in the total hours that may be scheduled each day and week.Travel:Light - Moderate, based on the project location in the Midwest, may require occasionalextended overnight stays in remote locations.Daily Responsibilities:• Supervise and direct all day-to-day operations of assigned Restoration Team• Adhere to and enforce company guidelines and policies• Represent the Pizzo brand of quality and professionalism in your daily work and interactionwith others• Apply training to daily work• The Restoration Team Leader is responsible for their own safety, the safety of their team andthe safety of the general public. It cannot be stressed enough how important this responsibilityis, as such it shall be a requirement that the Restoration Team Leader perform tailgate safetymeetings with their assigned team at the following frequency: o One time each week, minimum o Any time a new member is assigned to the team o Every time your team enters an unfamiliar site o Any time you or any of your team members are unfamiliar with any task(s), equipment or materialsrequired to complete the work as scheduled. o Any time you, as the Restoration Team Leader, identify safety concerns with the work to beperformed that you feel your team needs to be aware of prior to beginning work.• Personnel Management o Communicate company philosophy, company values and expectations for professional conduct o At the beginning of each workday, ensure assigned team members are clocked-in, documenttardiness and/or absenteeismJob Description: o Communicate daily schedule and tasks o Train assigned team members in standard KSAs, company policies/guidelines and leadershipresponsibilities o Implement and maintain a merit system that recognizes team member efforts o Conduct disciplinary actions when required and within given authority• Communicate with clients and/or the general public, develop working relationships with sitecontacts• Delegate supervisory responsibilities when required• Understand and clearly communicate to assigned team members: o Project goals, objectives and expectations as defined by the designer and/or Contracting Manager o Task priorities according to identified projects goals and budgets or as otherwise defined bythe Project Manager o Project requirements or restrictions provided within construction plans or specifications• Ensure your team maintains a clean and safe workspace at all times• Ensure all issued clothing (you and your team members'), equipment and tools are in goodworking order, ensure timely replacements or repairs as required o Complete basic repairs to field equipment when necessary to complete the day's work o Report lost, damaged or malfunctioning equipment and tools to the Service Department andyour supervisor at the end of each workday (even if you already repaired it)• Inspect, maintain and operate vehicles and/or other machinery as required• Ensure all herbicides, two-cycle fuels and drip torch fuel are accurately measured and mixed• Accurately keep track of your daily material usage• At the end of each workday compile, record and submit to your supervisor total team hoursworked, total material usage, specific tasks completed, damaged/malfunctioning equipment and otherrelevant information on the appropriate forms o Ensure that any work outside of the approved scope of services is approved, documented andprocessed according to established guidelines or as per project specific requirements o Throughout the day photo document site issues, significant improvements, or other relevantdetails• At the end of each workday ensure that vehicles, trailers, equipment, tools andmaterials/supplies are cleaned, repaired, re-stocked, organized and ready for the next day'soperations• At the end of each workday ensure that reporting facility is cleaned and organizedPeriodic Responsibilities:• Participate in marketing events, networking events and/or professional development functions• Conduct site surveys in anticipation of prescribed fire and assist in preparing burn plan(s)• Conduct GPS data collection• Provide technical information to Territory Manager(s) when requested• As directed by Superintendent, work directly with Territory Manager and/or project designerto resolve project discrepancies• Personnel Management o Participate in the new employee interview and/or orientation process o Participate in team member appreciation and/or recognition events o Participate in the performance review process of assigned team members• Attend required training sessions, certification programs or participate in self-study asrequired• Perform other duties as assignedRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):• Ability to perform all job functions as they pertain to Restoration Technician team members• Fluent in the English language (written and spoken)• Proficient in basic mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, division, multiplication,decimals and fractions)• Proficient in basic geometric functions (area, volume and angles)• Proficient in basic measurement units (inches, feet, ounces, pounds), techniques and tools(tape measures, measuring wheel)Required Work History Qualifications:• College degree in biology, environmental sciences, natural resources or similar and a minimumof one (1) year of documented field experience in ecological restoration; or a minimum of two (2)years of documented field experience in ecological restoration o Demonstrated ability to perform ecological assessments for stewardship and invasive control o Demonstrated ability to plan and execute large-scale planting and seeding operations o Demonstrated proficiency in the repair and maintenance of all small equipment associated withprescribed fire, including hand tools, backpack pumps, drip torches, trouble shooting, fire pumps,etc.• Zero (0) PPE audit violations for a minimum six (6) months• Zero (0) driver violations or reports for a minimum six (6) monthsExpected Physical Demands:Exert up to one-hundred pounds (100 lbs.) of force occasionally, up tofifty pounds (50 lbs.) of force frequently and/or up to twenty pounds (20 lbs.) of force constantlyto move or carry objects; bend the body downward and forward with bent legs at the knees to come torest on knee or knees; bend the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine; extend hand(s)and arm(s) in any direction, seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand orhands: display finger dexterity in picking, pinching or otherwise working primarily with fingersrather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling and perceiving attributes of objects (such assize, shape, temperature or texture); ability to sit in a stationary position for extended periodsof time (driving and/or riding in a vehicle); ability to express or exchange ideas by means of thespoken word accurately, quickly and loudly; ability to hear and perceive the nature of sounds.observe an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a givenpoint: demonstrate clarity of three-dimensional vision with the ability to judge distances andspatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are, and the ability toidentify and distinguish colors.Expected Work Conditions:Work may be performed indoors or outdoors throughout the year and mayyield exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid or windy conditions caused by the weather, exposure tonon-weather-related extreme temperatures or conditions; exposure to wildfire; exposure to overheador falling hazards such as tree branches in a woodland; exposure to poisonous plants and/orwildlife; contact with water or other liquids; exposure to loud and/or extended noises; exposure tofumes, smoke, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases and allergens that may affect the respiratorysystem, eyes or the skin; and possible exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. Work may beperformed in or near bodies of water, on rough terrain, on or near steep slopes. Work may requireworking with or around sharp objects, machinery with moving parts and/or vehicles.Benefits:Supporting your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive-at work and beyond. A full list of benefits is available upon request prior to accepting the position.Safety:Safety is always Pizzo's number one goal. As an employee, you have a legal right to asafe and healthy workplace. At Pizzo, you may be asked to readthe workplace safety and health posters and comply with all applicable OSHA and Illinois safety standards. Our employees follow all lawful employer safety and health rules and regulations, and wear/use the required protective equipment while working. Employees are to report hazardous conditions to theemployer, report any job-related injury or illness and report any near misses to the employer. You may be asked to join our health and safety committee, provide guidance on site from an H/S perspective or render first aid.Each one of us shares the responsibility of making sure everyone goes home to their family's safe daily.Please Note: This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills and due to the changing nature of the job is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice. This position is non-exempt based on FLSA laws. The Pizzo Group uses E-Verify and third-party background check services during the hiring process.Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

Created: 2026-04-02