NOW HIRING – SEASONAL CREW LEAD

Bending Branch Restoration LLC | Fall 2026

Location: Various project sites throughout Virginia (Headquarters, Fredericksburg, VA)
Pay: $16.50-$18.00 per hour + overtime opportunities
Start Date: TBD – Anticipated late November 2026
Duration: Approximately 4–5 weeks
Schedule: Full-time seasonal position

Bending Branch Restoration LLC is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and motivated Crew Lead to help oversee our Fall 2026 tree planting operations.

We specialize in reforestation, riparian buffer restoration, and silvopasture projects throughout Virginia. Our crews will be planting thousands of trees this season to help restore forests, improve water quality, and protect local watersheds.

The Crew Lead will work directly with company management to coordinate daily field operations, supervise planting crews, maintain quality standards, and ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise a crew of seasonal tree planters.
• Coordinate daily work assignments and maintain crew productivity.
• Ensure proper tree planting techniques, spacing, and installation standards are followed.
• Oversee the installation of tree shelters, stakes, and protective netting.
• Perform quality control inspections and correct installation issues.
• Assist with organizing and distributing planting materials and equipment.
• Monitor daily planting progress and communicate updates to management.
• Help maintain accurate daily production counts and work records.
• Ensure crew members follow established safety procedures.
• Work alongside crew members to meet daily planting goals.
• Assist with project layout and site preparation when needed.

Required Physical Work Expectations:

• Ability to walk several miles per day across fields, wooded areas, hills, and uneven terrain.
• Ability to remain on your feet for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, lifting, and repetitive movements.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to carry tools, planting materials, and equipment across project sites.
• Willingness to work outdoors in cold temperatures, rain, mud, and other seasonal weather conditions, when safe.
• Ability to maintain a consistent work pace while performing physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to perform fieldwork while supervising and assisting other crew members.

Qualifications:

• Strong work ethic, dependability, and punctuality.
• Good communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead a small team and keep employees productive and motivated.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to follow project specifications and communicate effectively with management.
• Previous leadership, landscaping, forestry, agricultural, or tree planting experience preferred.
• Reliable transportation to designated meeting locations.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Position Details:

• $18.00 per hour, with opportunities for overtime.
• Full-time seasonal employment anticipated to begin in late November 2026.
• Exact start date to be determined.
• Expected duration of approximately 4–5 weeks, with completion anticipated in late December 2026 or early January 2027.
• Actual employment dates depend on weather conditions, project schedules, and planting completion.
• Training on company planting standards and quality control procedures provided.
• Opportunity to gain leadership experience in environmental restoration and forestry operations.

Interested in joining our team?

Send us a message with your name, contact information, and a brief description of your relevant work or leadership experience.

Bending Branch Restoration LLC
Restoring the health of Virginia's watersheds, one branch at a time.