About this role
Underwood & Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Machine Operator / Field Technician to support the construction of ecological restoration and stormwater management projects throughout Maryland and the surrounding region. This is a full-time, year-round, hourly non-exempt position with opportunities for overtime. Our work includes stream restoration, living shorelines, regenerative stormwater conveyance systems, wetland restoration, and other nature-based infrastructure projects. We are looking for a motivated individual who takes pride in quality work and can operate equipment safely and efficiently in challenging field conditions. Applicants must have demonstrated experience operating: Tracked skid steers Large excavators Experience working on restoration, utility, grading, landscaping, erosion control, or heavy civil construction projects is strongly preferred. ***Do not apply if you do not have real-world experience with heavy machine operation.** Responsibilities This job will alternate between machine operation and manual labor. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment Fine grading and material placement Working around wetlands, streams, shorelines, and sensitive environmental features Assisting with layout, erosion and sediment control installation, planting, and other Field Technician tasks (shoveling, raking, etc.) on a regular basis Equipment inspection, cleaning, and basic maintenance Supporting crew members to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to specification