Crew Lead 1

Conservation Maven; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare eligibility after 60 days

Company-paid dental & vision insurance

6 paid holidays per year

PTO: 1 day per 30 days worked (up to 6

Sick leave: 6 days/year

Boot allowance: $125

Job summary

Missouri Native Stewardship Services in St. Louis, MO seeks a Crew Lead to guide field teams in plant installations, ecological restoration, and stormwater basin management. You will supervise vegetation work under solar arrays, oversee seed establishment, and ensure long-term site stewardship.

Requires leadership experience, pesticide licensing or eligibility, and ability to operate tractors and spray equipment. Travel occasionally; 4-day work weeks with overtime on project demand.

Qualifications

• Leadership required to guide field crews and ensure safety.
• Experience in ecological restoration, vegetation management, and site stewardship.
• Pesticide applicator license or ability to obtain one is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead solar site vegetation termination and seeding operations.
• Supervise stormwater basin stewardship and erosion control.
• Manage site safety, equipment, and daily reports.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Team supervision

Education

Pesticide License

Missouri Class E Driver's License

Tools

Tractors

ATV with spray tanks

Broadcast seeders

Cultipackers

Augers

Job description

### Crew Lead 1Save JobMissouri Native Stewardship ServicesSt. Louis,Missouri| | || --- | --- || 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 |**Job Title: 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 ApplyEmail resume to [e-mail]