Erosion Control Crew Leader — Venice / I-75 Corridor

Cornerstone Tree Farm•Dade City, Dade City, FL, US, FL

6d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

CORNERSTONE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES is opening a new Venice location with a full book of homebuilder work already in place. This role involves leading erosion control installs and repairs across the Sarasota–Venice–North Port corridor, for a company that pays for quality and rewards performance. This is a hands-on, labor-heavy role where you will be a working field technician first, doing the physical work every day, while also leading a small crew of one to two people. You will set the pace, work alongside them, own the quality, and keep the crew safe and productive.

Requirements

2+ years installing erosion control / silt fence — ready to lead a crew
Knows NPDES / stormwater compliance and how to keep a site inspection-ready
Comfortable operating a skid steer and a truck-and-trailer
A proven ability to lead a small crew and consistently deliver quality work on time.
Erosion control or silt fence experience is preferred — but landscape installation, site work, or civil/site contractor experience is equally welcome. If you’ve led crews doing physical site work, we want to talk.
Comfortable and confident operating a Ditch Witch SK900 (or similar) mini skid steer/trencher and related equipment, and towing/operating a truck-and-trailer.
Valid Driver’s License: Required, with a clean driving record.
Built for Physical Work: Comfortable with demanding, labor-intensive work outdoors in Florida conditions every day — this is a get-your-hands-dirty role, not a supervise-from-the-truck one — with consistent attendance, punctuality, and sharp attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

A CDL is a strong plus.
Bilingual (English/Spanish): A strong plus for leading and communicating with field crews.

Responsibilities

Work alongside and direct a small crew of one to two people — doing the physical, labor-intensive work with them while assigning tasks, setting the daily pace, training new hires, and holding the team to Cornerstone’s quality and safety standards.
Install and maintain silt fence and stormwater best-management practices (BMPs) on active construction sites — post-setting, fabric attachment, inlet protection, and ongoing repair and maintenance to keep sites compliant.
Safely operate a Ditch Witch SK900 (or similar) mini skid steer/trencher and related machinery, and operate a company cab-over truck and trailer. Load, unload, and secure equipment, tools, and materials so the crew is ready to work each day.
Ensure all work meets Florida stormwater (NPDES) requirements. Walk sites, identify deficiencies, correct them, and keep every site inspection-ready.
Communicate professionally with site superintendents and the home office. Document completed work accurately and manage materials and inventory on the truck.
Model and enforce all company safety standards and protocols, including PPE use and crew safety briefings. Your crew’s safety is your responsibility.