ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATOR/CREW SUPERVISOR - PALM CITY
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AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL INC
Palm City, FL, US
Summary
Manage invasive vegetation through herbicide application and equipment operation to protect Florida's natural resources. Crew Supervisors additionally lead field operations, assign work, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Palm City - Palm City, FL, Salary Range: $18.00 - $24.00Hourly, Environmental Applicator / Crew Supervisor – Palm City
Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc.
Palm City, Florida
Full-time | Starting at $18.00 per hour, based on experience
Join the Team That Helps Protect Florida's Natural Resources
Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. (AVC) is hiring Environmental Applicators and Crew Supervisors to support vegetation management projects throughout Martin County and the Treasure Coast.
Whether you enjoy working independently or leading a field crew, AVC offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career with a stable, employee-owned company that has been serving Florida for forty years.
No vegetation management experience is required. We provide paid training and will help qualified employees obtain their Florida pesticide applicator license.
Position Opportunities
Environmental Applicator
Environmental Applicators work independently to manage invasive vegetation while protecting Florida's lakes, canals, wetlands, and conservation lands.
Responsibilities include:
Perform herbicide applications safely and responsibly
Operate trucks, boats, trailers, and application equipment
Complete daily application records and reports
Inspect and maintain assigned equipment
Follow environmental regulations and company safety procedures
Crew Supervisor
Crew Supervisors lead and work alongside field crews performing vegetation management projects.
Responsibilities include:
Lead daily field operations and assign work
Promote a safe, productive work environment
Work alongside crew members during field operations
Ensure quality standards are met
Complete daily reports and communicate with Project Managers
What We're Looking For
Dependable, safety-minded individuals
Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions
Valid Florida driver's license with a good driving record
Willingness to obtain an FDACS pesticide applicator license within six months (training provided)
Ability to pass a background check
Commitment to working in a Drug-Free Workplace
Experience That Transfers Well
Experience in any of these industries is helpful but not required:
Landscaping
Construction
Agriculture
Irrigation
Tree service
Pest control
Public works
Golf course maintenance
Environmental services
Outdoor labor
What Makes AVC Different?
100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) — Build ownership in the company you help grow
Forty Years of Success — Join one of Florida's most experienced environmental services companies
Paid Training and Licensing — We invest in your professional development
Meaningful Work — Help protect Florida's natural resources every day
Year-Round Employment — Stable, full-time work
Excellent Benefits — Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and more
Career Growth — Opportunities to expand your skills and take on new responsibilities
Work Environment
This is an active outdoor position that includes working in Florida's heat and humidity, wetlands, standing water, dense vegetation, and uneven terrain. Applicants should be comfortable performing physical work, operating equipment, and working safely around wildlife and natural environments.
If you're looking for a long-term career with an employee-owned company that values safety, teamwork, and protecting Florida's environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Starting at $18.00 per hour, based on experience
Location: Palm City, Florida
Qualifications:
Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. (AVC) is a Florida corporation established in 1986 offering vegetation management and general environmental consulting services throughout the southeast. Since its establishment as an exotic/nuisance vegetation management company specializing in the control of invasive wetland and upland species, AVC has broadened its scope of capabilities to include chemical mowing, certified lake management, re-vegetation, restoration services, roadside and utility vegetation management, and general environmental/ecological consulting. We have a clear understanding of all the components required to complete any task order including; Invasive Plant Management Activities, Aquatic Plant Management Activities, Mechanical Control of Vegetation - Natural Area, Mechanical Control of Vegetation – Aquatic, Environmental Restoration, Vegetation Surveys and GIS Mapping. AVC employs approximately 50 FDACS certified pesticide applicators in several categories including Core, Aquatic, Right of Way, Natural Areas, Research/Demonstration and Turf/Ornamental. All AVC employees are trained to operate Swamp buggies, airboats, skiffs and any type of equipment required under the scope of services with minimal impact to the environment. We have the capability to successfully complete any invasive plant control in the southeast United States in a safe manner.
AVC was founded on the basis of providing innovative and cost-effective services to public and private clients with projects that include natural resource or water management concerns. Services are provided in a professional and personal manner, such that clients are kept informed and included in each phase of a project. This interaction is achieved by providing experienced, competent professionals that function as an extension of a client's staff.
Founded
1986
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Environmental Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Riviera Beach, Florida
Aquatic Vegetation Control, Inc. (AVC) is a Florida corporation established in 1986 offering vegetation management and general environmental consulting services throughout the southeast. Since its establishment as an exotic/nuisance vegetation management company specializing in the control of invasive wetland and upland species, AVC has broadened its scope of capabilities to include chemical mowing, certified lake management, re-vegetation, restoration services, roadside and utility vegetation management, and general environmental/ecological consulting. We have a clear understanding of all the components required to complete any task order including; Invasive Plant Management Activities, Aquatic Plant Management Activities, Mechanical Control of Vegetation - Natural Area, Mechanical Control of Vegetation – Aquatic, Environmental Restoration, Vegetation Surveys and GIS Mapping. AVC employs approximately 50 FDACS certified pesticide applicators in several categories including Core, Aquatic, Right of Way, Natural Areas, Research/Demonstration and Turf/Ornamental. All AVC employees are trained to operate Swamp buggies, airboats, skiffs and any type of equipment required under the scope of services with minimal impact to the environment. We have the capability to successfully complete any invasive plant control in the southeast United States in a safe manner.
AVC was founded on the basis of providing innovative and cost-effective services to public and private clients with projects that include natural resource or water management concerns. Services are provided in a professional and personal manner, such that clients are kept informed and included in each phase of a project. This interaction is achieved by providing experienced, competent professionals that function as an extension of a client's staff.
Founded
1986
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Environmental Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Riviera Beach, Florida
