Right Of Way Technician

City of Missouri City, TX; Missouri City (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Missouri City is seeking an experienced Right of Way Technician to join the Urban Forestry Division within the Parks and Recreation Department. The role supports daily maintenance, preservation, and beautification of city rights‑of‑way to enhance public spaces for residents.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating forestry and landscaping equipment, maintaining rights‑of‑way and irrigation systems, and supporting special projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months of professional landscaping, maintenance, or construction experience.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Operates and conducts routine maintenance of forestry and landscaping equipment, including chainsaws, weed trimmers, blowers, spray and water tankers, and City vehicles.
• Maintains and monitors City-owned rights‑of‑ways, landscape areas and urban forest areas, including clearing obstacles, weed and pest control, planting, pruning, mulching, pressure washing, painting, and irrigation repairs.
• Assists with special projects, programs, and events as needed.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Subject to 24-hour recall, including weather related incidents and emergency operations.

Skills

Landscaping

Maintenance

Arboriculture

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Chainsaws

Weed Trimmers

Blowers

Spray Equipment

Irrigation Systems

Job description

The City of Missouri City, known as the \"Show Me City,\" is actively seeking an experienced Right of Way Technician to join the Urban Forestry Division of the Parks and Recreation Department.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, preservation, and beautification of the City's rights-of-way, helping to enhance the community's appearance and ensure safe, attractive public spaces for residents and visitors. This position plays a vital role in supporting the City's commitment to maintaining a clean, vibrant, and welcoming environment

• Operates and conducts routine maintenance of forestry and landscaping equipment; including but not limited to: chainsaws, weed trimmers, blowers, spray and water tankers, 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.

• Assists with special projects, programs, and events as needed.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Subject to 24-hour recall, including weather related incidents and emergency operations.

• High school diploma or GED.


• Six (6) months of professional experience in landscaping, maintenance, arboriculture, or construction.


• Valid Texas Driver’s License.

The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.