Seasonal Aquatic Restoration Equipment Operator

Mechanical Specialist (I) – Role Overview

The primary responsibility of the Mechanical Specialist (I) is to participate in mechanical application operations and aid in the maintenance/repair of equipment in a manner that meets company/client expectations and regulatory compliance.

• Learn and conduct mechanical control applications.
• Observe and identify aquatic plant species.
• Aid in the mobilization/demobilization of equipment.
• Assist in the staging of environmental control measures per project/permit requirements.
• Operate SOLitude and rental machinery effectively – watercraft, aquatic weed harvester, hydro‑rake, loader, etc.
• Log all project‑specific information in Mechanical log book – dates, management areas, material collected, number of loads, etc.
• Provide Project Coordinator with timely project progression updates.
• Help train new employees on operating/maintaining mechanical equipment in the field.
• Support the Mechanical Division with maintaining/repairing equipment in a group setting.
• Record all maintenance and repair work performed on mechanical machinery in the affiliated log book.
• Submit all authorized purchase receipts and work hours accurately, organized, and timely.
• Travel and lodge at various locations, project‑specific.

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1‑2 years of experience in the mechanical application field.
• Comfortable with on‑water equipment applications.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Self‑motivated – able to work independently or with a group.
• Organized and detail‑oriented.
• Positive attitude.
• Trustworthy and reliable.
• Proficient at communicating.
• Open‑minded to new ideas.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Have completed licensing/certification programs as necessary (OSHA
  10, Hoisting, etc.).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence.

The work requires strenuous physical exertion. The employee may be required to drive, stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, and crouch for extended periods, as well as see, talk, hear, and use hands and arms to grasp, handle, reach, and feel.

• Competitive pay and performance incentives.
• Professional and personal growth opportunities.
• Multiple avenues to grow career.
• Training and development programs available.
• Tuition reimbursement (for full‑time colleagues).
• Health and wellness benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Work‑life balance: vacation days, sick days, company‑paid holidays, floating holidays.

This company is a drug‑free workplace. Rentokil is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws related to the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. California residents, review your privacy rights. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.