Job Overview: 

A Senior Crew Leader will be an essential part of the Howard Ecoworks team in leading the Senior Crew in the implementation of environmental services including the installation of conservation landscapes, tree installations, rain gardens, and more. The Ecoworks Senior Crew is responsible for the delivery of the Rent-an-EcoCrew service which involves client interaction and project management.  Additional work will include performing maintenance of stream restoration projects, removing debris from waterways, maintenance of bioretentions, rain gardens, conservation landscapes, and more. The Senior Crew Leader is an integral part of the field team by providing experience, knowledge, support, and guidance to the Senior Crew and/ or Program Participants (Uplift / READY crews). The Senior Crew Leader will be designated to lead, instruct, and/or supervise crews to execute project work and meet quality standards. The Senior Crew Leader will be responsible for the support of general company field operations to include site inspections; vehicle, tool, and farm upkeep; and more operational duties as assigned.

Responsibilities & Duties:

• Effectively leads and supervises crews to properly implement and/or maintain projects
• Direct crew members during daily field operations: morning meeting time, loading / unloading of work vehicles, throughout project work, and in cleanup of job sites
• Ensure projects are completed to quality standards within set timeframes
• Main liaison between Field Team and Operational staff 
• Enforces safety protocols, including incident reporting
• Safely drives the company vehicle(s) and trailer to transport the crew and/or materials to and from job sites
• In-field training support for Program participants including tool usage, site safety, field skills, etc.
• Read and implement work plans and project designs to ensure proper execution of services
• Collection of project metrics and reporting needs, including photos
• Construction and maintenance of environmental landscaping practices such as conservation landscapes, rain gardens, native tree plantings, and stream restoration projects
• Inspect and attend to local streams after major storm events including removing debris from waterways
• Properly use, store, and care for all equipment, tools, materials, etc.
• Driving/usage of company vehicles in accordance with company policies

Qualifications & Requirements:​

• Proven track record of strong leadership, communications, and process improvement skills
• Previous experience working in landscaping, stormwater management, or other similar environmental field work
• Preference given to those who have completed the Uplift/READY Program 
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Ability to work in a variety of outdoor settings including forests and streams
• Able to work with a team as well as independently
• Able to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 40 pounds
• Must have reliable transportation to initial job site
• Must be dependable

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
• Experience driving a truck and trailer desirable
• Passion and/or interest in the outdoors
• Flexible with changes in day-to-day tasks

Wages: $18/hr

Benefits:

• Access to company benefits plan, including health, dental and life insurance
• Holidays and 120 hours of Paid Time Off, prorated based on actual hours worked / week
• Retirement Plan with employer match after 1 year of service
• Professional development opportunities, such as workshops / industry conferences

Job Timeline:

This is a full-time position.  Standard field crew hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Weekend work opportunities may be available but are not mandatory.  Work in the field is weather-dependent.  Indoor training and professional development opportunities may be offered on bad-weather days, if possible.