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ABOUT YOU

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to join an inclusive workplace, committed to leading new ideas and pathways, and to delivering value? If the answer is, "Yes!" then we have an exciting career opportunity for you.

Who are we? We are Montrose, a global environmental services provider offering environmental planning and permitting, measurement and analytical services, and environmental resiliency and sustainability solutions. Our qualified engineers, scientists, technicians, associates, and policy experts are proud of our collective expertise and the collaborative nature of our approach to helping clients. We strive to optimize environmental resiliency in a way that effectively complements our clients' decision-making and operations and efficiently fulfills their project requireme

We have over 125 offices across the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia and are approaching 3,500 employees - all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.

Two Dot Consulting (2DOT), an affiliate of Montrose Environmental Group, is an interdisciplinary Environmental and Engineering firm based in downtown Arvada, Colorado. We have offices throughout CO + WY and over 25 scientists, biologists, and engineers with a combined 230 years of experience. We focus on equal pay, company culture, environmental engineering, natural resource management, environmental permitting + compliance, remediation, reclamation, soil, water, and technology to serve our

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Our Arvada, CO office is currently seeking a dedicated, self-sufficient, and hardworking individual to fill a Vertebrate and Invasive Weed Technician position based near our project locations throughout Colorado. This position is expected to start immediately. Work assignments will vary depending upon project type. This job requires local fieldwork throughout Colorado.

As a key member of the 2DOT team, this role will be responsible for a full range of activities including:

• Manage Colorado pests, state listed noxious weeds, local nuisance weeds and undesirable vegetation, including:

• Pre-baiting using restrictedusepest control measures such as distributing pellets containing zinc phosphate

• Herbicides application using chemicals & various spraying equipment
• Operating mowing/cutting equipment and utilizing hand tools
• Cleaning chemical application equipment, vehicles, tools, safety equipment and truck
• Mixing chemicals for application equipment
• Plant identification and mapping of state listed noxious weeds using GPS software or mobile application
• Works outside in adverse conditions, uneven terrain, and hot/cold weather
• Performs visual noxious weed identification

• Herbicide treatment of noxious weeds

• Perform other duties as requested. YOUR EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• A Colorado Department of Agriculture Qualified Supervisor pesticide applicators license with a 302 - Outdoor Vertebrate Pest Control endorsement.
• Candidates should have experience with applying pellets containing zinc phosphate and pre-baiting using restrictedusepest control measures, noxious weeds, vegetation identification, GPS and field mapping, and basic report writing.

• This position has a driving requirement.

• Within the past 5 years, none of the following driving convictions:

• Driving 25 MPH or more ABOVE the posted speed limit

• Driving on the wrong side of the road
• Driving While Impaired
• Driving with a suspended or revoked license
• DUI - Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Eluding or attempting to elude a police officer
• Leaving the scene of an accident - hit and run
• Open Container/Chemical Test Failure/Chemical Test Refusal/Possession of a controlled substance
• Racing
• Reckless Driving

• Refusal to submit a blood, urine or breath test

• No more than two (2) of the following convictions within two years and one (1) at-fault accident:

• Careless driving

• Defective equipment
• Expired temporary or permanent plate
• Safety belt violation

• Speeding or any moving violation

• Requires a valid driver's license and successful clearance of a criminal background check, motor vehicle records check, and drug test.

• Safety conscious and continually assess ways to mitigate hazards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver license and clean driving record with 4x4 off-road travel