Loading... Crew Lead 1 Save Job Missouri Native Stewardship Services St. Louis, Missouri LinkedIn Copy URL Email Facebook Job Type Permanent Salary $26 - $28 per hour

Benefits Insurance Eligibility:

Healthcare benefits become active after 60 days of employment.

Health Insurance:

50% company-covered health premiums.

Dental & Vision:

100% company-paid dental and vision insurance.

Paid Holidays:

6 standard paid holidays per year ( Min. Experience 2 - 4 years

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Crew Lead 1 Position Overview We are seeking a hardworking and dependable Crew Leader to guide our field team in carrying out plant installations, ecological restoration, stormwater basin management, and environmental stewardship projects. We service local residences, municipalities, federal/state agencies, and solar utility sites. In this hands-on leadership role, you will work directly alongside your crew to install vegetative screens, manage under-panel vegetation, seed, and perform long-term site stewardship. You will also oversee daily site safety, track materials, and enforce pesticide regulations. This is a hands-on

Full-Time, Permanent Position Compensation, Schedule & Travel Pay Range:

$26.00 - $28.00 per hour (dependent on experience and certifications)

Schedule:

4-day, 10-hour work week (either Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday). Occasional overtime required based on project needs.

Travel Requirements:

Peak Season (May - November): Seasonal travel is required 2 to 3 weeks out of the month. Trip lengths vary—some projects require only 1 to 2 overnight hotel stays, while others require 3 nights away (the full work week).

Crew Rotation Policy:

We actively rotate our teams to balance out-of-town duties and ensure no single crew is always on the road. However, occasional project demands mean all crews may be deployed simultaneously. Off-Peak Season (December - April): Very minimal to no travel; work is primarily local or shop-based during these outer months.

Travel Perks:

All lodging/hotel accommodations are arranged and 100% covered by the company, plus a $50.00 per day per diem for meals while traveling.

Key Responsibilities Solar Site, Stormwater & Vegetation Stewardship Solar Site Vegetation Termination:

Lead the mechanical and chemical termination of existing vegetation directly under solar arrays in preparation for seeding.

Seeding & Establishment:

Oversee soil preparation and ground-cover establishment using broadcast seeders, cultipackers, and pulverizers.

Solar Site Stewardship:

After seed establishment, monitor and manage site for native seed germination, invasive species, and damage

Stormwater Basin Stewardship:

Manage and steward stormwater basins, retention ponds, and bioswales to ensure proper erosion control and vegetation health.

Native Plant Installation:

Direct the planting and installation of perimeter tree screens and buffers native landscapes using tractors and augers.

Diversified Projects:

Transition smoothly between utility-scale solar sites and residential, municipal, or commercial plant installations and stewardship.

Invasive Species Management Cut and Treat Application:

Manually fell and cut woody invasive species and immediately treat stumps with target herbicides.

Foliar Spraying:

Carry out high-volume backpack spraying and selective foliar chemical applications to control target weed and brush species.

Basal Bark Spraying:

Perform precise basal bark oil/herbicide applications on woody stems across diverse, uneven terrains.

Field Leadership & Safety Compliance Crew Mentorship:

Guide, train, and support crew members on-site to build their industry knowledge, technical skills, and daily productivity.

Pesticide Safety:

Coordinate chemical applications via ATVs with spray tanks; monitor operations to guarantee 100% compliance with pesticide laws and workplace safety regulations.

Risk Management:

Continually assess site hazards (including working safely around active solar infrastructure and open water basins) to protect the crew.

Logistics, Tools & Equipment Care Equipment Prep :

Select, prepare, and transport the correct equipment, implements, and tools needed for each day's specific job.

Inventory Tracking:

Maintain and track on-site tool, seed, and chemical inventory to prevent loss or shortages.

Site Documentation:

Complete and submit accurate daily and weekly site reports regarding hours, progress, and chemical/material application.

Job Requirements & Qualifications Licenses & Certifications Driver's License :

Valid Missouri Class E Driver's License (or Illinois equivalent, such as Class C non-CDL), or the immediate ability to obtain one.

Pesticide License :

Active Commercial Pesticide Applicator License is required or the immediate ability to obtain one

Bonus :

Any additional industry-related credentials (e.g., OSHA 10) are a plus.

Experience & Skills Leadership:

Previous experience leading, supervising, or managing a field crew or project team is required.

Machinery Operation:

Proficient in safely operating and maintaining tractors, ATVs with spray tanks, pulverizers, broadcast seeders, cultipackers, and augers.

Preferred:

Experience working on solar fields, utility-scale right-of-ways, stormwater infrastructure, or agricultural land management.

Physical Demands & Work Environment Heavy Lifting:

Ability to lift and move 50 lbs or more regularly throughout the workday.

Stamina:

Ability to comfortably carry and operate a 40 lb backpack sprayer or similar field equipment for extended periods.

Weather Conditions:

Ability to work long hours outdoors in extreme temperatures and diverse weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, etc.) with minimal natural shade.

Benefits & Perks Insurance Eligibility:

Healthcare benefits become active after 60 days of employment.

Health Insurance:

50% company-covered health premiums.

Dental & Vision:

100% company-paid dental and vision insurance.

Paid Holidays:

6 standard paid holidays per year (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day). Paid Time Off (PTO): Earn 1 day of PTO for every 30 days worked (up to 6 days eligible for rollover year-to-year).

Sick Leave:

6 paid sick days per year (no rollover).

Gear Allowance:

$125 annual boot allowance. How To Apply Email resume to jobs@mo-native.com When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board. Category Botany , General / Stewardship , Restoration Loading...