NOW HIRING – SEASONAL PROJECT PREP CREW

Bending Branch Restoration LLC | Fall 2026

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

Bending Branch Restoration LLC is looking for 2–4 hardworking, dependable, and detail-oriented individuals to join our project preparation crew for the Fall 2026 planting season!

Our project prep crew will work ahead of our tree planting teams to prepare restoration sites, lay out planting areas, and ensure projects are properly organized for efficient tree installation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lay out tree planting projects according to site plans and specifications.
• Measure and mark proper tree spacing and planting locations.
• Establish planting rows and designated planting areas.
• Assist with site preparation and organization of planting materials.
• Use measuring tools, flags, and GPS equipment to accurately lay out projects.
• Work independently and as part of a small crew to prepare multiple project sites.
• Ensure planting layouts meet project requirements and quality standards.

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, and repetitive movements.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to carry tools, marking flags, measuring equipment, and planting materials 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 safely navigate rough terrain, vegetation, and other natural obstacles.

Qualifications:

• Dependable, hardworking, and punctual.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small crew.
• Reliable transportation to designated meeting locations.
• Previous experience in landscaping, agriculture, forestry, surveying, or land management is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Position Details:

• Starting pay of $16.50 per hour.
• Opportunities for overtime.
• Full-time seasonal employment anticipated to begin in late November 2026, with the exact start date to be determined.
• Work is expected to last approximately 4–5 weeks, with completion anticipated in late December 2026 or early January 2027.
• Actual employment dates will depend on weather conditions, project schedules, and completion of site preparation.
• Training provided; previous experience is not required.

Interested in joining our crew?

Send us a message with your name, contact information, and any relevant work experience.

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