Job Information
The Walsh Group Manatee Watcher in St. Petersburg, Florida
Overview
Archer Western/Traylor Bros. JV, a member of The Walsh Group is currently seeking an Manatee Watcher for the SETF / Howard Frankland Bridge, in Tampa, FL.
The Primary function of a Manatee Watcher is to oversee and observe manatees in the wild on the site of construction.
Walsh is a rapidly growing, highly diversified construction company, and we constantly seek builders and business people to join our industry-leading team. Walsh employees are "built to succeed" - competitive entrepreneurs with strong character who are energized by working on a team to meet challenges and are willing to take risks after careful planning. There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:
Challenging, complex projects
Creative and innovative problem solving environment
Supportive, communicative managers who reward your success
Opportunities for growth, training, and development
Flexibility to build what you want, where you want
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Understand federal and state requirements regarding the protection of threatened species in the ocean
Observe manatees during designated times as instructed by the needs of the construction project
Serve as the point of contact to alert construction project personnel when they are in the presence of manatees
Report any collision or injury to or with manatees to the appropriate authorities
Qualifications
Must be experienced in observing manatees in the wild on a construction project
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
May be required to work in adverse weather conditions
Requires the ability to comply with all safety policies and procedures; communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure projects are completed properly
Possess a strong work ethic and desire to learn
Requires good manual dexterity; may be standing, bending, kneeling or sitting for long periods
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening
If hired by The Walsh Group, you must be in compliance with your employment location’s COVID-19 related requirements, if any.
The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or hr@walshgroup.com .
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran
Job Locations US-FL-St. Petersburg
Job ID 2024-12263
Category Transportation