Landscape Crew Lead (SDM)

AQUALIS; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

AQUALIS is seeking a Service Delivery Manager (SDM / Landscape Crew Lead) to coordinate and lead a crew in maintaining storm drainage systems and related landscapes. The role involves operating landscaping equipment, driving company trucks, and regional travel as needed.

Candidates should have strong experience with physical labor, safety compliance, and ability to manage schedules during peak seasons. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered, with travel expenses covered by the company.

Qualifications

• Experience operating basic landscaping equipment.
• Experience driving a truck and trailer.
• Willing to travel regionally, overnight, 4-5 days per week.
• Comfortable with extensive physical labor.
• Background check, drug screening and motor vehicle report are part of the pre-employment process.
• Must maintain our Company’s “No Jerk” culture.
• Valid driver's license and insurability under the company's auto policy.
• Safety-sensitive position and DOT regulations compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with leading a crew of watershed management technicians in maintaining and improving storm drainage systems to mitigate flooding and erosion
• Performing general environmental maintenance activities
• Operating landscaping equipment including weed eaters, blowers, mowers, shovels, chainsaws, etc.
• Disposing of sediment, trash and debris from stormwater systems
• Maintaining and improving storm drainage systems and ponds
• Identifying and documenting stormwater drainage issues needing repair
• Operating and maintaining company equipment including pickup truck & trailer
• Completing maintenance & inspection reports and tracking crew expenses
• Coordinating hotel arrangements for the team when overnight travel is required
• Attending regular safety trainings
• Performing physical labor in various weather conditions
• Regional travel 4-5 days per week (travel expenses covered by the company)

Skills

Equipment operation

Truck driving

Overnight travel

Physical labor

DOT regulations

Background check

Job description

Who is AQUALIS?

AQUALIS is the nationwide leading provider of comprehensive water management services focused on maintaining, inspecting, and repairing post-construction stormwater and lift station systems. We provide our clients with environmental compliance while inspiring change by preserving and protecting our most precious natural resource…water.

Who is AQUALIS?

AQUALIS is the nationwide leading provider of comprehensive water management services focused on maintaining, inspecting, and repairing post-construction stormwater and lift station systems. We provide our clients with environmental compliance while inspiring change by preserving and protecting our most precious natural resource…water.

Why work at AQUALIS?

AQUALIS provides sustainable water compliance and management solutions for the betterment of our nation’s communities and corporations. Working at AQUALIS is a unique opportunity to be a part of an environmentally progressive, sustainable water management team that performs at the highest professional level. We pride ourselves on respect, loyalty, integrity and inclusion. Our Company's culture is supported by our core values: Personal Responsibility & Accountability, Exceptional Customer Experience, and Sustainable & Innovative Water Management. We are committed to providing personal and professional development through continuing education, investment in tools and technology, and position-related training. AQUALIS provides all full-time employees with competitive annual pay raise potential, paid vacation time, eligibility to enroll in a company sponsored group healthcare plan, 401(k) matching, as well as real flexibility and growth potential.

We Offer

• $1000 SIGN ON BONUS ($200 at 30 days, $300 at 6 months, and $500 at 1 year)
• Healthcare, vision and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Competitive pay and pay raise potential
• Growth potential and advancement
• Weekly pay & direct deposit

Where do YOU fit in?

The Service Delivery Manager (SDM / Landscape Crew Lead) assists with keeping the Service Delivery team on a challenging schedule during the growing seasons while gathering information for the potential rehabilitation and/or repair of stormwater wetlands, biofiltration systems, proprietary underground storage units, and drainage conveyance infrastructures utilizing Best Management Practices (BMP) for Stormwater Control Measures (SCM).

Specific Duties Include

• Assisting with leading a crew of watershed management technicians in maintaining and improving storm drainage systems to mitigate flooding and erosion
• Performing general environmental maintenance activities
• Operating landscaping equipment including weed eaters, blowers, mowers, shovels, chainsaws, etc.
• Disposing of sediment, trash and debris from stormwater systems
• Maintaining and improving storm drainage systems and ponds
• Identifying and documenting stormwater drainage issues needing repair
• Operating and maintaining company equipment which includes a pick-up truck & trailer
• Completing maintenance & inspection reports and tracking crew expenses
• Coordinating hotel arrangements for the team when overnight travel is required
• Attending brief but regular safety trainings
• Performing physical labor in a variety of weather conditions
• Regional travel 4-5 days per week (all travel expenses are covered by the company)

“Compensation for this position is determined by verified, directly related industry experience. Candidates who have three (3) or more consecutive years of employment with a company performing work substantially similar to the responsibilities outlined in this job description may qualify for an enhanced starting wage.

Candidates with less than 3 years of directly related experience: $21.00 - $24.00 per hour

Candidates with 3+ years of directly related experience: $25.00 - $32.00 per hour

To be considered for the higher compensation range, candidates must have a minimum of three (3) years of verifiable experience in a comparable role. The Company conducts employment verification checks as part of the hiring process to confirm previous job titles, dates of employment, and relevant work experience. Experience that cannot be verified may not be considered when determining compensation eligibility.

Final compensation offers are based on verified experience, qualifications, employment history, and business needs.

Note: Providing inaccurate, misleading, or unverifiable employment information may result in adjustment of the compensation offer or removal from consideration for employment.

Basic Requirements

• Experience operating basic landscaping equipment
• Experience driving a truck and trailer
• Willing to travel regionally, overnight, 4-5 days per week (All travel expenses are covered by the Company)
• Comfortable with extensive physical labor in variety of weather conditions
• Background check, drug screening and motor vehicle report are part of the pre-employment process.
• Must maintain our Company’s “No Jerk” culture
• Valid driver's license, insurability under the company's auto policy and ability to drive company vehicle are ongoing requirements in this position.
• This position is designated as safety-sensitive and involves operating DOT-regulated vehicles, which requires inclusion of marijuana in the drug testing panel.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid DOT Medical Certification throughout employment.