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Entry Level Vegetation Management Inspector Jobs

Vegetation Technician

Ventura, CA · On-site

$19 - $27/hr

Execute tasks related to vegetation management * Safely operate various small equipment including loppers, pole saws, leaf blowers, and chainsaws for maintenance purposes * Perform routine inspection ...

Execute tasks related to vegetation management * Safely operate various small equipment including loppers, pole saws, leaf blowers, and chainsaws for maintenance purposes * Perform routine inspection ...

Vegetation Technician

Ventura, CA · On-site

$19 - $27/hr

Execute tasks related to vegetation management * Safely operate various small equipment including loppers, pole saws, leaf blowers, and chainsaws for maintenance purposes * Perform routine inspection ...

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How much do entry level vegetation management inspector jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level vegetation management inspector in the United States is $21.48, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Vegetation Management Inspector vs Entry Level Arborist?

AspectEntry Level Vegetation Management InspectorEntry Level Arborist
CertificationsTypically requires vegetation management or environmental certificationsRequires ISA Certified Arborist or related certifications
Work EnvironmentInspects utility rights-of-way, power lines, and vegetation clearance areasWorks on tree care, pruning, planting, and removal in urban or rural settings
Employer & Industry UsageUtility companies, government agencies, vegetation management firmsTree care companies, municipal parks, landscaping firms

While both roles involve working outdoors and require knowledge of plant and safety standards, the Entry Level Vegetation Management Inspector focuses on inspecting and ensuring vegetation clearance around utilities, whereas the Entry Level Arborist is more involved in tree care and maintenance. Certifications and work environments overlap but serve different industry needs.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Vegetation Management Inspector job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,668 per year, or $21.5 per hour.

Crew Coordinator - Vegetation Management

City of Winston-Salem, NC

Winston Salem, NC • On-site

$51K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


City Of Winston-Salem rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

308th of 848 rated public administrative organizations


Job description

Salary : $51,063.00 Annually
Location : Public Works/Vegetation Management, Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Job Number: 08612
Department: Vegetation Management
Division: Vegetation Management
Opening Date: 08/12/2026
Closing Date: 8/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Performs intermediate skilled trades work maintaining assigned landscaped areas and supervising a crew, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Senior Crew Coordinator. Continuous oversight is exercised over all personnel within the team.
Examples of Duties
  • Maintains landscape areas in parks; prunes trees and shrubs; prepares soil and plants various vegetation; applies mulch; waters, edges, fertilizes, and weeds grounds.
  • Coordinates and oversees landscaping crew; completes work orders, schedules and assigns work to crew; completes daily work records; performs basic vehicle inspections.
  • Operates and directs operation of equipment used for landscaping.
  • Performs snow and ice removal duties for City parking lots and sidewalks.
  • Installs landscaping according to project plans.
  • Flags areas for lane closures in order to perform landscaping duties.

Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED and moderate experience working with landscaping and equipment, and supervising a crew, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of related industry, organization, and department policies, practices, and procedures; thorough knowledge of related industry organization, and departmental legal guides, recommendations, best practices, ordinances, and laws; thorough knowledge of pesticide application; thorough knowledge of landscaping equipment; general knowledge of work orders, vehicle maintenance reports, and performance appraisals; through knowledge of standard office software; general knowledge of standard accounting software; ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions or decimals; ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, associates, and the general public.
Physical Requirements:This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and reaching with hands and arms, frequently requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions and occasionally requires sitting and climbing or
balancing; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, using of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts within arm's length, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires working near moving mechanical parts and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working in high, precarious places, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), exposure to the risk of electrical shock and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).
Supplemental Information
Within 1 year of hire:
Flagger Certification
Pesticide Applicator's license
Within 6 months of hire:
Light Equipment Operation training
Medium Equipment Operation training
Tablet operation training
Valid Commercial driver's license (CDL).
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
  • 401a Contribution (employee match not required)
  • Bus Pass Program
  • Education Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Suggestion Program
  • Family and Medical Leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Group Health Insurance
  • Group Dental Insurance
  • Jury Duty Leave
  • Life/Accidental Death Insurance
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Military Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Promotion from Within
  • Retirement/Pension Plan (State of NC)
  • School Leave
  • Shared Leave
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Sick Leave
  • Training
  • Vacation Leave
  • Wellness Program
The City of Winston-Salem's employment practices are guided by federal, state, and local rules and regulations guaranteeing employment opportunities to all persons without regard to and prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, national origin or handicap, unless a bonafide occupational qualification exists.
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Do you possess a valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License (NC CDL Class A or B)?
  • Yes
  • I have a driver's license, and the ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months of hire
  • No

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