Roadside Vegetation Manager
- Full-Time
- Posted: October 19, 2026
- Closes: October 30, 2026 at 3:30 pm
- Status: Non-Exempt
- Salary Range: $30.63 to $30.63
- Hours: 7 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday
Job Summary
Administers and manages the county’s Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management (IRVM) program, carry’s out and oversees activities such as brush control, mowing, seeding, spraying, burning, and weed eradication. Supervises seasonal staff, maintains equipment, monitors budgets and grants, and implements best practices to promote sustainable roadside vegetation management.
Job Duties
- Executes and manages efficient and effective daily operations of the Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management (IRVM) program, including seeding, spraying, brush control, mowing, weed eradication, and prescribed burns to maintain safe and environmentally responsible roadsides.
- Supervises IRVM staff and seasonal employees, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and providing training on equipment, herbicide use, and vegetation management techniques.
- Coordinates and maintains IRVM equipment and materials, including mowers, sprayers, seeders, and trucks; documents use and service, performs routine maintenance, and ensures safe handling and storage of seeds, mulch, and chemicals.
- Develops program and maintains records and reports, tracking work activities, chemical and seed inventories, and operational data for review by the County Engineer and state agencies.
- Coordinated with County Engineer on development of IRVM budget
- Monitors budget, expenditures, prepares grant applications, and prepares the annual program report and future work plans in compliance with state IRVM requirements.
- Provides public education and outreach by developing and delivering programs that promote the ecological, safety, and economic benefits of integrated roadside vegetation management.
- Operates a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment such as dump trucks, tractors, hydro-seeders, sprayers, mowers, and loaders for vegetation management, roadside restoration, snow removal, and other maintenance activities.
- Maintains shop and work areas in a safe, organized condition by cleaning, storing tools properly, and adhering to department safety procedures and housekeeping standards.
- Performs general maintenance and labor duties including traffic control setup, property repairs, and fabrication tasks; assists with road and bridge maintenance or snow removal as needed.
- Responds to emergencies by reporting within 30 minutes to assist in road operations, maintenance, or snow removal as needed during critical or after-hours events.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
Required Education and/or Experience
Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in operation of heavy trucks or equipment used in construction, farming, maintenance or tractor-trailer operations.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- Valid Iowa Driver’s License
- Class A Commercial Drivers License with air brake endorsement
- Tanker endorsement (required)
- Commercial Pesticide Applicators License – Category 6
- Additional endorsements may be required
- Ability to pass physical and drug testing requirements as a CDL holder
