Right of Way Crew leader
City of Missouri City, TX
Missouri City, TX
$44,425 - $55,532 a year
Description
Definition
The City of Missouri City, known as the “Show Me City,” is committed to enhancing the quality of life for its residents through sustainable, attractive, and well-maintained public spaces. This full-time, non-exempt position within the Urban Forestry Division of the Parks and Recreation Department supports that mission by implementing daily right-of-way maintenance and beautification across the city.
The individual in this role will contribute directly to the care and appearance of Missouri City’s urban landscape, ensuring it reflects the pride and values of the community.
Reporting Relationship: City Forester
Examples of Work
- Operates and conducts routine maintenance of forestry and landscaping equipment; including but not limited to: chainsaws, weed trimmers, blowers, stump grinders, augers, chippers, aerial lifts, spray and water tankers, tree spades, tractors, excavators, and City vehicles.
- Maintains and monitors City-owned right of ways, landscape areas, and urban forest areas; including but not limited to: clearing obstacles and debris, weed and pest control, planting, pruning, mulching, pressure washing, painting, and irrigation system repairs.
- Provides field supervision of the Right of Way Crew; Train, assign, evaluate and discipline a crew of Technicians.
- Assists with special projects, programs and events as needed.
- Able to work flexible work hours, including nights and weekends.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Subject to 24-hour recall, including weather related incidents and emergency operations.
Education, Experience, or Certification
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License.
- At least four (4) years of professional experience in landscaping, maintenance, arboriculture, or construction, with at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
- Must possess at least two of the following certifications: ISA Certified Arborist, TDA Licensed Pesticide Applicator, TCEP Certified Landscape Technician or Irrigator, TNLA Landscape Associate or Professional, NRAP Certified Parks & Recreation Professional.
- Demonstrate proficiency and have training certificates for at least three of the following types of equipment: tractor, excavator, skid steer, brush chipper, stump grinder, arial lift, dump truck.
Supplemental Information
The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.