Employment Opportunities

Western States Reclamation, Inc. (WSRI) has been in business as a leading environmental contractor and continues to grow and expand its services both horizontally and vertically.WSRI is a very diverse company which currently offers land restoration, revegetation, storm water management, aerial revegetation services, wetlands construction, earthwork services, and landscape/ irrigation construction,. Chenoweth & Associates Environmental Consultants, LLC (C&A) is our consulting sister company. On many occasions C&A and WSRI work together to offer design build services. Our diversity has helped us to grow and stay strong even during poor economic times. We serve city, state and federal government agencies as well as a number of large corporations. Many of our projects are located within high profile areas and often times deal with highly sensitive environmental conditions.

WSRI policy is to fill positions within the company whenever possible. We are currently seeking to fill the following positions because of the demand for our services and opportunities for additional growth. We are looking for experienced and highly qualified individuals that have a can do attitude. In return, you will receive above average compensation, excellent medical and dental benefits, and eligibility in safety incentive programs, 401K profit sharing program with top level employer matching funds, vacation, sick leave and holiday pay. In addition, you will be provided with modern office and field equipment along with a modern office/shop and yard facility.

Our position availability and listing can change frequently during the calendar year. We encourage you to re-visit our web site or send your resume with a general inquiry regarding a position you are seeking.

Accounts Payable/Purchasing

 The Accounts Payable aspect of the position is responsible for review, data entry, and coding of materials and items on Purchase Orders and Invoices, selects and prints checks, process expense reimbursements, and reconciles Statements against posted invoices along with credits or finance charges. The Purchasing aspect of the position is responsible for assigning a PO# to each material request, obtaining approval on requests over a certain dollar amount, recording and checking purchase requests against the project’s budget, tracking purchases on each project, placing orders and instructing on delivery or pickup.  

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Maintain alphabetical files of purchase orders and requisitions.
• Track each material purchase by job on a logged Xcel file.
• Review and match invoices with purchase orders.
• Review and match receiving tickets with purchase orders.
• Sets invoices up for payment through purchasing data entry.
• Sets up check requests for payment through accounts payable data entry.
• Prepares invoices for payment through approval process and files once approved while they are pending payment.
• Selects, prints checks, prints disbursement reports and updates payables.
• Obtains signature on each check.
• Posts manual checks and voided checks.
• Files AP related documents
• Prepares preliminary month end reports
• Assists department personnel and vendors with questions or problems involving purchase orders, invoices, and payments.

Interpersonal Skills

• Must be very detail oriented, have strong organization and time management skills.
• Must be able to effectively communicate while establish and maintain an effective working relationship with all levels of personnel in the company, vendors, and clients.
• Must be able to effectively organize work assignments, files, and office space.

Qualification Requirements

• Demonstrate ability to maintain confidentiality of accounting information.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate clearly in a courteous, professional manner, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate ability to follow verbal and or written instructions.
• Demonstrate ability to work under stressful conditions and to successfully handle stressful situations efficiently and effectively while also meeting critical deadlines.
• Requires 3 to 5 years accounts payable and purchasing experience or a similar field.
• Computer Proficiency: Must be accurate and proficient at data entry/typing and be able to use a 10-key calculator accurately by touch. Possess Internet and email skills and experience with MS Office Suite.
• Knowledge of general office procedures.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Controller

WSRI seeks an individual to handle monthly financial statements, cash flow projections on through planning and forecasting our steady and continual growth. This position requires good knowledge of job cost accounting and month end Work In Progress report analysis. This position reports directly to the president of the company. Working knowledge of Timberline Construction software or other construction accounting software needed. Minimum educational requirements are a B.S. Degree in Accounting.

Reclamation Division Operations Manager

This is a newly created position which will work with the Company President and Reclamation Division Manager. Position responsibilities include overseeing employee development and training programs, heavy inter-phase with high level clients requiring assistance with technical issues involving land restoration, revegetation, Storm Water Management and Wetlands Construction on mine sites, oil and gas locations, and other land development projects. Must have experience with a variety of different site conditions including acid bearing, alkaline, and sodic soil conditions, high altitude to desert plant ecosystems. Candidates will periodically be involved in environmental consulting projects along with design build type projects. Requires an individual with outstanding experience and reputation in the field of Land Restoration and Storm Water Management.

 How to Apply:
Please send resume, salary requirements & history to WSRI, 3756 Imperial Street, Frederick, CO 80516, Fax 303-833-4447 or e-mail to lchenoweth@wsreclamation.com.

Reclamation Foreman and Heavy Equipment Operators

Must have adequate previous experience with farm equipment or other heavy equipment. WSRI’s equipment fleet includes hydroseeders/hydromulchers, straw mulchers, farm tractors, backhoes, track hoes, and dozers. Individuals without experience on specialized equipment such as hydroseeders/hydromulchers and hay/straw mulchers are trained extensively on this equipment initially. Foreman’s position is a working position the majority of the time and supervises other equipment operators depending on project size and complexity. Req. indiv. that can work in a variety of hands on environments completing unique revegetation & erosion control processes. Knowledge of native grasses, fertilizer products, and erosion control products very helpful. Desire Foreman applicants that have a B.S. degree in Range Management, Agronomy, Forestry, or Soil Science. Periodic travel req.

Please fill out our employment form and fax it to 303-833-4447 along with your resume. Download the form here.