Ecological Restoration Crew Leader - St. Charles

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Description:

Supervisory position performing and supervising day-to-day operations of extensive
fieldwork on potentially difficult terrain and during adverse weather conditions. Work will include
conducting administrative tasks in both the field and office; loading and unloading material and
equipment from trucks and other vehicles; operating vehicles and other large equipment; managing
assigned team members and providing clear, concise instructions regarding tasks required for
carrying-out necessary activities at each site; and directing, supervising and/or performing brush
or 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 including
mowing, hand pulling, herbicide application and prescribed fire. Work requires the handling of
herbicides, 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 often
necessitate 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 occasional
extended 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 interaction
with others

• Apply training to daily work

• The Restoration Team Leader is responsible for their own safety, the safety of their team and
the safety of the general public. It cannot be stressed enough how important this responsibility
is, as such it shall be a requirement that the Restoration Team Leader perform tailgate safety
meetings 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 materials
required to complete the work as scheduled.
o Any time you, as the Restoration Team Leader, identify safety concerns with the work to be
performed 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, document
tardiness and/or absenteeism

Job Description:

o Communicate daily schedule and tasks
o Train assigned team members in standard KSAs, company policies/guidelines and leadership
responsibilities
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 site
contacts

• 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 by
the 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 good
working 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 and
your supervisor at the end of each…