Herbicide Crew Foreman

Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced and dependable Herbicide Crew Foreman to lead field crews performing invasive and nuisance vegetation control on private mitigation banks, conservation properties, wetlands, and public-sector land management projects throughout Florida.

The Foreman will be responsible for safely and efficiently supervising herbicide applications, managing crew members and equipment, maintaining accurate application records, and ensuring work is completed according to project specifications, environmental regulations, and company standards.

This is a hands-on position for someone who is comfortable working outdoors, leading a crew, operating equipment, and working in Florida’s challenging environmental conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise an herbicide/vegetation management crew in the field.
• Perform and oversee herbicide applications for invasive and nuisance vegetation.
• Identify target and non-target vegetation and ensure proper treatment methods are used.
• Mix, load, and apply herbicides in accordance with product labels, project specifications, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain accurate daily records, including herbicide use, application rates, weather conditions, treated acreage, and crew activities.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) requirements, herbicide labels, environmental regulations, and project-specific requirements.
• Safely operate and maintain trucks, UTVs/ATVs, spray equipment, pumps, backpack sprayers, and other vegetation-management equipment.
• Inspect equipment before and after use and coordinate repairs or maintenance when needed.
• Train and supervise crew members on proper herbicide handling, application techniques, PPE, equipment operation, and job-site safety.
• Monitor crew productivity and ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Communicate with project managers, property managers, clients, inspectors, and public-sector representatives as needed.
• Identify areas requiring additional treatment or follow-up.
• Work in wetlands, uplands, forests, and other difficult terrain.
• Follow all company safety procedures and environmental protection practices.
• Complete required paperwork, daily reports, photographs, GPS documentation, and other project documentation.
• Maintain a professional relationship with private landowners, government agencies, contractors, clients and other employees of the company such as administration and project managers.
• Travel throughout Florida as required by project locations.
• Occasionally help out with water level monitoring and/or drone aerial mapping.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Florida driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Florida pesticide applicator certification/license appropriate for the work being performed.
• Previous experience with herbicide application and vegetation management.
• Previous experience leading or supervising a field crew.
• Knowledge of herbicide application techniques, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Ability to read and follow pesticide labels, treatment specifications, maps, and work plans.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in the field.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in heat, humidity, uneven terrain, and wet conditions.
• Ability to safely lift and carry equipment and materials.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on mitigation banks, wetlands, conservation lands, or ecological restoration projects.
• Experience working on public-sector contracts or projects involving municipalities, counties, state agencies, or other government entities.
• Experience controlling invasive species in Florida.
• Experience with aquatic herbicide applications.
• Experience operating UTVs, ATVs, tractors, trucks, spray rigs, and other land-management equipment.
• Familiarity with GPS/GIS applications and digital field reporting.
• Experience supervising a crew of 2–3+ employees.
• Florida Aquatic Pest Control certification or other applicable categories.
• Florida Natural Areas Weed Management experience/certification.

Core Values: We are seeking individuals who demonstrate Green Source’s core values.

• We are committed to integrity and honesty in everything we do, both for our clients, and the regulatory agencies we work with.
• One Team: We work collaboratively to overcome project challenges and do what it takes to find innovative solutions.
• Accountability: We hold ourselves and each other accountable for keeping our commitments to our clients, and one another.
• Transparency: We create open lines of communication with each other, our clients, and the regulatory agencies we work with.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who knows herbicide work and knows how to run a field crew. We are looking for someone who takes pride in doing quality work, understands the importance of protecting desirable vegetation and sensitive environmental areas, and can keep a crew productive while maintaining a strong safety culture.

The Foreman should be comfortable spending most of the workday in the field and should be willing to travel to various project sites throughout central Florida.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors year-round in Florida weather.
• Ability to walk and work for extended periods in wetlands, marshes, woods, and uneven terrain.
• Ability to operate and transport field equipment.
• Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around water, insects, wildlife, dense vegetation, and other typical outdoor hazards.
• Ability to wear required PPE for extended periods.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.
• Company-provided equipment and PPE.
• Paid training and professional development.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Paid time off for vacation, sick leave and holidays
• Fully paid health insurance
• SIMPLE retirement plan with employer match

Equal Opportunity Employer

How to Apply: If you are passionate about natural resources projects and conservation, we’d love to hear from you! Please email a resume outlining your herbicide application, vegetation management, crew leadership, and Florida environmental project experience and two references to [email protected] and [email protected]. Please only apply if you are currently, or plan to be, living in Florida.

We are especially interested in candidates with experience managing herbicide crews on mitigation banks, wetlands, conservation properties, and public-sector projects.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Safety equipment provided

Application Question(s):

• Are you located within Florida, USA?
• In miles, how far are you from Tampa, Florida?
• Did you read the last paragraph about How to Apply? Applicants who do no follow the instructions will not be considered.

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: On the road