Job Site Manager - Brainerd Lakes Area

Waterfront Restoration LLC; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterfront Restoration LLC in Brainerd, MN seeks crew lead for a seasonal landscape and lake weed removal program. Manage a Dive Team of 2-6 divers, coordinate on-site workflows and safety while delivering high-quality shore experiences.

Line up with 60/40 field/office tasks, weekends and overtime possible; friendly environment with physical outdoor work and scuba operations, aimed at rapid, eco-friendly weed removal.

Qualifications

• Must be physically able to perform manual labor, including lifting up to 80 lbs.
• SCUBA certified or able to become certified shortly after start date.
• Clean driving record for insurance purposes.
• Must be able to pass DoT physical and obtain DoT card.

Responsibilities

• Work underwater and above water with a Dive Team of 2 - 6 SCUBA certified divers and/or non-SCUBA certified crew members.
• Efficiently and effectively perform by-the-root removal of lake weeds.
• Haul removed vegetation from lake shore to trailer (Must be able to carry bags full of vegetation up to 80 lbs).
• Responsible for the performance evaluations of individual divers.
• Motivate & hold crew members accountable by setting job site goals for the crew.
• Daily form completion & reporting.
• Daily communication with the Operations Manager and Sales Reps.
• Provide excellent customer service, and be the final sign-off on high quality results.
• Drive the company truck and trailer for the assigned daily route.

Skills

Physical fitness

Swimming ability

SCUBA certification

Driving

Job description

Seasonal | Waterfront Restoration LLC | United States

Posted On 08/17/2026

Job Information

Target Date 09/01/2026

Landscaping

$18-$25 per hour

City Brainerd

State/Province Minnesota

56401

Company Description

Waterfront Restoration specializes in by-the-root lake weed removal services with our team of SCUBA divers. We provide our clients with customized visit plans that remove lake weeds ecologically and without using chemicals.

Why Waterfront Restoration

Since 2003 Waterfront Restoration LLC has been the premier lake service provider of ecological, non-chemical control of aquatic vegetation on many of our MN lakes. We have earned the title as "The most referred lake weed removal company" by hundreds of highly satisfied clients. We serve any person or organization who wants to see immediate improvement in their lake, by utilizing the most thorough SCUBA by-the-root weed removal process in the industry. Our customized services provide instant results that extract 95% of the root structure and biomass of aquatic plants. Our service lines include watercraft inspections, by-the-root weed removal, rapid response control, shoreline cleanup, dangerous debris cleanup, zebra mussel extraction, and non-chemical product sales. We are proud to provide exceptional quality services that are the solution to weed problems most lakes experience. Waterfront Restoration will provide you with a beautiful lakeshore that everyone can enjoy and love.

Job Description

Do you love Minnesota lakes? Do you want to get a great workout everyday and get paid while doing it? Would you enjoy leading a team of SCUBA divers to help deliver the highest quality lake shore experience?

Full-Time or Part-Time, Seasonal

Key Responsibilities

• Work underwater and above water with a Dive Team of 2 - 6 SCUBA certified divers and/or non-SCUBA certified crew members
• Efficiently and effectively perform by-the-root removal of lake weeds
• Haul removed vegetation from lake shore to trailer (Must be able to carry bags full of vegetation up to 80 lbs)
• Responsible for the performance evaluations of individual divers
• Motivate & hold crew members accountable by setting job site goals for the crew
• Daily form completion & reporting
• Daily communication with the Operations Manager and Sales Reps
• Provide excellent customer service, and be the final sign-off on high quality results
• Drive the company truck and trailer for the assigned daily route

Working Conditions

• Love of working outdoors is essential and the willingness to work in bad weather and conditions such as rain, high humidity and heat.
• Each day begins at our shop in Brainerd, MN, you will travel together as a crew to each routed job, and conclude the day back at the shop. Approximately 60% of your time will be on the job site, and 40% will be spent on off job tasks such as weed disposal, gear cleaning, and driving
• Able to work weekends and overtime as needed on a volunteer basis

Qualifications

• Physically able to efficiently complete manual labor - lift and carry 80lbs, ability to swim, push/pull wheelbarrows
• SCUBA certified, or ability to become certified shortly after start date
• Clean driving record, so that you can be insured under our company auto policy
• Must be able to pass DoT physical and obtain DoT card

Compensation

$18-$25 per hour Hourly Base Wage + Monthly Performance Bonus Incentives