Landscape Crew Lead (Stormwater)

Landscape Crew Lead – Guide Field Crews in Commercial Stormwater and Environmental Maintenance Job Overview Company: AQUALIS Salary/Pay Rate: $24 to $28 per hour plus Performance Based Bonus Location: Columbia, SC (Onsite) Job/Employment Type: Full Time Mandatory Licences & Certifications: None Required The Opportunity You will serve as a vital field leader directing onsite operations for the nation’s premier comprehensive water management provider. This role empowers you to spearhead crucial environmental compliance projects while mentoring a dedicated team of field professionals. You will enjoy excellent hourly compensation, robust bonus structures, and a collaborative workspace focused on long-term career advancement. How You Will Make an Impact Supervise and motivate a field team of 2 to 10 technicians while enforcing productivity, quality, and OSHA safety standards. Lead the restoration and maintenance of commercial watershed infrastructure, including retention ponds and drainage networks. Train crew members on technical equipment operations, proper load securement, and daily site safety protocols. Operate heavy machinery including skid steers, excavators, commercial brush cutters, and large towing vehicles. Conduct precise vehicle safety audits and compile comprehensive maintenance and inspection field reports. Serve as the main point of contact for property managers, clients, and contractors at remote work locations. Required Qualifications & Experience Proven experience leading landscape maintenance, erosion control, or environmental construction field crews. Valid driver's license paired with a clean driving record that meets corporate vehicle insurance parameters. Mastery in maneuvering truck and trailer combinations, including complex backing, parking, and interstate load securement. Total willingness to travel approximately 70% of the time, including spending multiple consecutive nights away from home. Physical capacity to execute demanding outdoor field tasks and routinely lift weights exceeding 50 pounds. Preferred Qualifications & Experience High School Diploma or GED. 3 or more years of direct experience with commercial stormwater BMPs, sediment control, and vegetation management. Active First Aid and CPR certifications. Compensation & Benefits Competitive hourly pay featuring weekly pay cycles, direct deposit, and annual raise potential. Performance-based bonus eligibility to maximize your earning power. Comprehensive group medical, dental, and vision insurance packages. 401(k) retirement plan equipped with competitive employer matching options. Robust paid time off allowances alongside company-paid holidays. Full corporate coverage for all regional travel expenses with zero out-of-pocket required. Access to ongoing technical training, professional development courses, and advanced field tools. About Us AQUALIS is the nationwide leader of comprehensive water management services focused on maintaining, inspecting, and repairing post-construction stormwater and lift station systems. We deliver critical, sustainable water management to retail, commercial, industrial, and municipal clients across the country. Our team operates with an unwavering dedication to environmental compliance, personal accountability, and the protection of local community water resources. Learn more at AQUALIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. AQUALIS