Crew Lead 1
Quick answer
Missouri Native Stewardship Services is hiring a Crew Lead 1 in St. Louis, Missouri, paying $26 - $28 per hour, for a full-time, permanent position.
- Role
- Crew Lead 1
- Organization
- Missouri Native Stewardship Services
- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $26 - $28 per hour
- Category
- Other
The role
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.
What you'll do
- Lead the mechanical and chemical termination of existing vegetation directly under solar arrays in preparation for seeding.
- Oversee soil preparation and ground-cover establishment using broadcast seeders, cultipackers, and pulverizers.
- Manage and steward stormwater basins, retention ponds, and bioswales to ensure proper erosion control and vegetation health.
- Direct the planting and installation of perimeter tree screens and buffers native landscapes using tractors and augers.
- Lead the mechanical and chemical termination of existing vegetation directly under solar arrays in preparation for seeding.
- Manually fell and cut woody invasive species and immediately treat stumps with target herbicides.
What it takes
- Valid Missouri Class E Driver's License (or Illinois equivalent, such as Class C non-CDL), or the immediate ability to obtain one.
- Active Commercial Pesticide Applicator License is required or the immediate ability to obtain one.
- Previous experience leading, supervising, or managing a field crew or project team is required.
- Proficient in safely operating and maintaining tractors, ATVs with spray tanks, pulverizers, broadcast seeders, cultipackers, and augers.
- Ability to lift and move 50 lbs or more regularly throughout the workday.
- Ability to comfortably carry and operate a 40 lb backpack sprayer or similar field equipment for extended periods.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
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.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in St. Louis, Missouri.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $26 - $28 per hour.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a valid Missouri Class E Driver's License, an active Commercial Pesticide Applicator License, and previous experience leading a field crew or project team.
How do I apply?
Email your resume to [email protected], indicating that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
What is the work schedule?
The work schedule is a 4-day, 10-hour work week (either Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday). Occasional overtime is required based on project needs.
How to apply
Apply directly on Missouri Native Stewardship Services's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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