Forestry Technician

City of Round Rock • Round Rock, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED