Crewman - Beautification

The City of West Monroe • West Monroe, LA

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Crewman - Beautification role maintains community aesthetics and safety by executing targeted vegetation control on municipal right-of-ways, public sidewalks and FEMA buyout properties, as well as other locations throughout the City of West Monroe. This role directly supports broader city beautification initiatives by preventing wild overgrowth and assisting general crew operations as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License
• Constant exposure to outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat, humidity, rain, and cold.
• Frequent exposure to dust, pollen, flying debris, loud machinery noise, and vibrations.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods across uneven or sloped terrain.
• Capability to safely lift, carry, and push equipment weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Mandatory use of safety gear including boots, high-visibility vests, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Responsibilities

• Mow, weed-eat, and clear wild overgrowth along municipal right-of-ways and public sidewalks.
• Perform routine mowing, brush clearing, and litter removal on designated FEMA buyout properties.
• Provide manual labor support to the broader crew for non-horticultural tasks like large-scale debris removal or event setup.
• Safely operate commercial mowers (zero-turn and walk-behind), string trimmers, edgers, blowers, and hand tools.
• Report structural damage, illegal dumping, or hazardous sight-line obstructions to the supervisor.
• Clean up trash, limbs, and hazards from lawns and sidewalks before and after mowing operations.
• Safely load, unload, and secure mowers, trimmers, and fuel containers onto trucks and trailers daily.
• Drive municipal trucks with attached trailers to transport equipment safely between various city job sites.
• Report structural damage, illegal dumping, or hazardous sight-line obstructions to the director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed