Erosion Crew Lead

EROSION DEFENCE; Calabash (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

EROSION DEFENCE in Calabash, NC is seeking an Erosion Crew Lead to supervise on-site crews installing erosion and sediment control measures on active construction sites. You will organize daily crew schedules, assign tasks, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specs.

The role requires knowledge of hydroseeding, matting, silt fence, inlet protection, and other stabilization methods, plus the ability to read site plans, coordinate with project managers

Qualifications

• Experience leading field crews or teams in construction or erosion control.
• Knowledge of erosion and sediment control practices and stormwater compliance.
• Ability to read and interpret site plans and construction drawings.
• Commitment to workplace safety and safe work habits on-site.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities for multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Organize crew schedules and assign tasks.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and per project specs.
• Conduct site walk-throughs and verify installations (silt fence, inlet protection, matting, hydroseeding).
• Coordinate with project managers and general contractors; report progress to leadership.
• Train crew members and monitor equipment and material needs; document work performed.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Reading site plans

Communication

Safety compliance

Time management

Outdoor/physical work

NC DOT Med card

Job description

Company Description

EROSION DEFENCE is an erosion and sediment control contractor based in Indian Trail, North Carolina, serving construction and development projects across North and South Carolina. The company partners with developers, builders, general contractors, municipalities, and other construction professionals to keep sites compliant, stabilized, and progressing on schedule. Services include erosion and sediment control, stormwater compliance, site stabilization, hydroseeding, matting, silt fence installation, inlet protection, ongoing maintenance, and corrective work. EROSION DEFENCE is active throughout the Carolinas, including the Charlotte, Greenville-Spartanburg, Greensboro, Raleigh, Wilmington, Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville, NC markets. As the company grows, it remains committed to showing up reliably, doing quality work, communicating clearly with customers, and helping keep soil and sediment where they belong.

Role Description

The Erosion Crew Lead is a full-time, on-site role located in Calabash, NC. This position oversees field crews performing erosion and sediment control installations, maintenance, and corrective work on active construction sites. Day-to-day responsibilities include organizing crew schedules, assigning tasks, and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements. The Erosion Crew Lead conducts site walk-throughs, interprets plans, coordinates with project managers and general contractors, and verifies installation of silt fence, inlet protection, matting, hydroseeding, and other stabilization measures. The role also involves training crew members, monitoring equipment and material needs, documenting work performed, and communicating site conditions and progress to leadership and customers.

Qualifications

• Experience leading field crews or teams in construction, landscaping, or erosion and sediment control, with strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Knowledge of erosion and sediment control practices, stormwater compliance requirements, and site stabilization techniques such as hydroseeding, matting, silt fence, and inlet protection.
• Ability to read and interpret site plans, construction drawings, and project specifications, and to translate them into clear work instructions for crew members.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, including proper use of tools and equipment, adherence to safety protocols, and promotion of safe work habits on-site.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with crew members, project managers, general contractors, and customers, including clear reporting of site conditions and progress.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities to plan daily tasks, manage multiple sites, and ensure work is completed on schedule and to quality standards.
• Physical ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, perform manual labor as needed, and operate or oversee the use of relevant equipment and tools.
• Valid driver with current NC DOT Med card or the ability to get one.