Forestry Technician

City of Round Rock, TX; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Round Rock, TX, is seeking a Forestry Technician to provide hands-on tree care across city parks, rights‑of‑way, and public spaces. You will prune trees, plant new ones, mulch, and monitor health with community volunteers at planting events.

The role involves operating chainsaws and pruners, maintaining equipment, and supporting irrigation work. You will lift and work outdoors in varying weather while following safety protocols and using protective gear.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience as a forestry technician or similar fieldwork.
• Valid Class C Driver’s License required.
• Ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prune street and park trees, including hazardous limb removal and storm cleanup.
• Plant new trees and support community planting events.
• Mulch, stake, fertilize, and water young trees using a water truck.
• Monitor overall tree health and report concerns.
• Install new irrigation lines, perform regular checks, and make repairs.
• Weed, fertilize, and apply herbicides when needed.
• Perform maintenance on vehicles and equipment twice monthly.
• Clean, sharpen, and maintain chainsaws, power pruners, pole saws, and related tools.

Skills

Tree care

Outdoor work

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Chainsaws

Power pruners

Pole saws

Water truck

Vehicles maintenance

Job description

Help keep Round Rock's urban forest healthy, safe, and beautiful!

If you enjoy working outdoors, care about the environment, and want to make a visible impact across our parks and public spaces, this might be the perfect role for you.

About the Role

As a Forestry Technician, you’ll provide hands‑on tree care throughout City parks, rights‑of‑way, and other public properties. This role is active, engaging, and essential to maintaining a thriving urban canopy. You’ll work with a variety of tools, equipment, and even interact with community volunteers during tree planting events.

What You'll Do

Tree Care & Maintenance

• Prune street and park trees, including hazardous limb removal and storm cleanup.
• Plant new trees and support community planting events.
• Mulch, stake, fertilize, and water young trees using a water truck.
• Monitor overall tree health and report concerns.

Irrigation & Landscape Support

• Install new irrigation lines, perform regular checks, and make repairs.
• Weed, fertilize, and apply herbicides when needed.

Equipment Care

• Perform maintenance on vehicles and equipment twice monthly.
• Clean, sharpen, and maintain chainsaws, power pruners, pole saws, and related tools.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of experience as a forestry technician or similar fieldwork.
• Valid Class C Driver’s License required.
• Ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months of employment.

What the Work Is Like

This role is physically active and performed mostly outdoors. You should be comfortable:

• Heavy, hands‑on outdoor work in varying weather.
• Regular lifting (up to 100 lbs), climbing, bending, and operating equipment.
• Use of chainsaws, chippers, trucks, bucket trucks, and more.
• Required safety gear provided.

Physical Demands

This is a Heavy strength role. Expect to:

• Lift and carry 50-100 lbs occasionally.
• Bend, kneel, climb, and operate foot controls frequently.
• Work closely with your team and communicate regularly with coworkers and the public.

Safety & Work Environment

• Daily exposure to outdoor elements and active work sites.
• Regular exposure to noise, vibration, physical hazards, and mechanical equipment.
• Safety is our top priority so protective equipment is always required.