Senior Weed Abatement Supervisor: Lead Crew & Safety

County of Los Angeles; California; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Weed Abatement Worker in the Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures. You will supervise a crew, direct field operations to clear properties of weeds, brush, and debris, and ensure work meets contract standards.

The role includes on-the-job training, safety leadership, cost estimation, and coordination with vendors. Applicants must have one year of outdoor weed control experience or lead capacity, and a valid California driver’s

Qualifications

• One year of full-time outdoor work experience in eradication and control of weeds, brush, or other vegetation.
• Lead capacity is defined as leading two or more workers and reviewing work methods.

Responsibilities

• Leads a crew by directing, coordinating, and tracking hours and equipment to clear properties of weeds and debris.
• Provides on-the-job training to crew members to ensure safe and competent work performance.
• Coordinates weed abatement work with vendors and monitors contractor performance.
• Promotes safety practices and ensures compliance with Cal-OSHA and departmental rules.
• Inspects sites to identify hazards, scope of work, and cost needs.
• Estimates costs for clearing vegetation to ensure adequate funding.
• Transports tools and crew in County vehicles to sites and manages logistics.
• Maintains and repairs hand tools, power tools, and equipment used in abatement tasks.
• Performs weed abatement tasks and demonstrates proper methods to subordinates.
• Communicates with supervisors, crews, owners, and vendors and documents work progress.
• Prepares written reports detailing work performed, hours, photos, and costs.

Skills

Outdoor work experience

Lead capacity experience

Driver's license

Job description

County of Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Weed Abatement Worker in the Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures. You will supervise a crew, direct field operations to clear properties of weeds, brush, and debris, and ensure work meets contract standards.

The role includes on-the-job training, safety leadership, cost estimation, and coordination with vendors. Applicants must have one year of outdoor weed control experience or lead capacity, and a valid California driver’s