CA Field Technician at Anabranch Solutions, LLC

Bishop, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Oct, 26

Salary

36.75

Posted On

11 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Stream Restoration, Equipment Operation, Chainsaw Operation, Manual Labor, Material Sourcing, Teamwork, Communication, Situational Awareness, Driving, Field Logistics

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

About the role Location: Forni Meadow – Eldorado National Forest (Near Lake Tahoe, CA) Start Date: Early August 2026 (4 hitches—with potential work in October) Hitch Dates: 1 August 4-11 2 August 18-25 3 September 1st-6th 4 September 15th-22nd The field season is generally active from August-October. 2026 season dates TBD. We encourage anyone with any availability within this window to apply, however, priority will be given to candidates with greater availability. We are currently seeking traveling team members for our stream restoration crew! Our crews travel in teams of 5–10 people building and monitoring low-tech process-based restoration (LTPBR) structures, specifically Beaver Dam Analogs (BDAs) and Post-Assisted Log Structures (PALS). For the latter part of the 2026 season, this crew will be operating outdoors in remote, high-elevation landscapes, with primary work taking place at Forni Meadow within the Eldorado National Forest near Lake Tahoe. Primary Responsibilities The primary job duties are to locally acquire natural building materials (e.g., brush, woody debris, & rock), stage said materials, and construct beaver dam analogs (BDAs), post-assisted log structures (PALS), and other low-tech structures for riverscape restoration projects. Constructing BDAs and PALS entails cutting and hauling slash to degraded streams, constructing instream structures, and pounding posts via hydraulic post pounder to lock everything in place. Construction utilizes a variety of tools, including but not limited to: hand tools, chainsaws, Grip Hoists, hydraulic post pounders, ATV/UTVs, trailers, and more. Material Sourcing & Staging: Locally acquire natural building materials (brush, woody debris, rock) and stage them for construction. LTPBR Structure Construction: Cut and haul slash to degraded streams and build instream structures. Equipment Operation: Safely pound posts using a hydraulic post pounder to lock structures in place. Tool Utilization: Utilize a variety of tools and machinery including hand tools, chainsaws, Grip Hoists, hydraulic post pounders, ATV/UTVs, and trailers. Schedule & Field Life Field life is rugged and rewarding. Crew members will live and work in remote locations with limited amenities. Schedule: Typically, eight-day hitches of 10-hour shifts, followed by 6 days off (Day shifts, including holidays during active hitches). Accommodations: Crews should expect to camp most often at the worksite. Gear Provided: Anabranch provides all necessary safety gear, waders, wading boots, tent, (excluding your personal sleeping bag) and shared group camping equipment (Coolers, Kitchen, water jugs). Food: A group per diem is afforded to the team for family-style grocery shopping and communal meal preparation. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Ability and willingness to learn in the field and during trainings. Ability to work safely in remote, rugged environments and adverse weather conditions. Physical fitness and comfort with intensive manual labor. Must be able to safely lift and carry 55 pounds, including packing equipment in and out of field sites. Flexibility with ever-changing schedules and field logistics. Strong team-player attitude with clear, consistent communication skills. Positive attitude, self-motivated, and high situational awareness. Enthusiasm for working in remote landscapes, wetlands, and rivers. A valid driver’s license. Eligibility to work in the United States. Desired Qualifications (Not Required) Experience or education in natural resource management, riparian planting, landscaping, trail maintenance, construction, arboriculture, logging, forest thinning, farming/ranching, or wildland firefighting. Benefits Paid sick leave accrual Overtime eligible Time-and-a-half pay for worked company holidays Group meal per-diem Employee discount programs SEP-IRA Retirement plan (after 3 years of employment) Important Dates Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications and positions are open until filled.

Responsibilities

The technician will acquire natural materials to construct Beaver Dam Analogs (BDAs) and Post-Assisted Log Structures (PALS) for riverscape restoration. Duties include hauling slash, operating hydraulic post pounders, and utilizing various hand and power tools in remote environments.