What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENVIRONMENTAL CREW SUPERVISOR position at AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL INC?
Environmental Crew Supervisor – Conservation Lands
Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc.
Riviera Beach, Florida
Full-time | Starting at $18.00 per hour, based on experience
Build a Career Protecting Florida’s Natural Areas
Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. (AVC) is hiring an Environmental Crew Supervisor to lead and work alongside a field crew performing vegetation management on conservation lands throughout Palm Beach County.
This is a hands-on outdoor position for someone who is dependable, safety-minded, comfortable leading others, and interested in building a long-term career in environmental services.
Prior vegetation management or supervisory experience is helpful, but we are willing to train the right person.
AVC is a stable, 100% employee-owned company that has served Florida communities and natural areas for forty years.
What You Will Do
- Lead and work alongside a field crew during daily operations
- Help organize daily work assignments and keep the crew on task
- Enforce safety procedures, PPE requirements, and company policies
- Operate company trucks, trailers, boats, and application equipment
- Perform daily vehicle, equipment, and safety inspections
- Monitor work quality and help protect native plants, wildlife, and surrounding natural resources
- Complete daily reports and communicate with the Project Manager
- Take responsibility for crew safety, equipment, attendance, and job performance
- Participate in training and obtain the required Florida pesticide applicator license
What We Are Looking For
- Reliable and able to report to work consistently and on time
- Comfortable supervising and working alongside a field crew
- Willing to work outdoors in Florida heat, humidity, standing water, dense vegetation, and uneven terrain
- Able to communicate clearly and follow written and verbal instructions
- Able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Valid Florida driver’s license and acceptable driving record
- Able to travel to job locations throughout Palm Beach County
- Willing to obtain an FDACS pesticide applicator license within six months; training and assistance are provided
- Able to pass a background check
- Committed to working safely in a Drug-Free Workplace
Helpful Experience
Experience in any of the following is helpful but not required:
- Landscaping or vegetation management
- Environmental or conservation work
- Pest control or herbicide application
- Construction or outdoor labor
- Agriculture, irrigation, or grounds maintenance
- Crew leadership or field supervision
- Operating trucks, trailers, boats, or outdoor equipment
Work Environment
This position involves active outdoor work that may include:
- Heat and humidity
- Standing water and muddy conditions
- Uneven terrain
- Wildlife and insects
- Dense vegetation
- Lifting, walking, bending, and operating field equipment
Applicants should understand that this is a physically active position and not an office-based supervisory role.
Why Join AVC?
- 100% employee-owned company through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Paid training and licensing support
- Opportunities for advancement into higher-level supervisory and project management roles
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health savings account
- Professional development assistance
- Stable, full-time employment with an established environmental services company
Salary : $18 - $24