What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brainerd Lakes Area - Lake Weed Removal Dive Crew Member Summer '25 position at Waterfront Restoration, LLC?
Do you love Minnesota lakes? Do you want to get a great workout everyday and get paid while doing it? Would you enjoy working on a team to help provide the highest quality lake shore experience?
Well, we have the job for you! Join our team of SCUBA divers that jump in and clean out those annoying weeds. You'll get a great workout from the physically demanding job and get to be part of a great team. Plus you'll get to work on the lake all day!
Hiring NOW for our 2025 season positions!
Full-Time or Part-Time, Summer Seasonal
We can help you obtain your SCUBA certification.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work underwater and above water with a Dive Team of 2 – 6 SCUBA certified divers
- Efficiently and effectively perform by-the-root removal of lake weeds
- Haul removed vegetation from lakeshore to trailer (Able to carry bags full of vegetation up to 80lbs)
Working Conditions:
- Love of working outdoors is essential and the willingness to work in bad weather conditions i.e. rain, high humidity and heat.
- Each day begins at our shop in Brainerd, MN, you will travel together as a crew to each routed job, and conclude the day back at the shop. Approximately 60% of your time will be on the job site, and 40% will be spent on off job tasks such as weed disposal, gear cleaning, and driving
- Able to work longer days and overtime as needed
- This is a great job for high school and college students, athletes, and teachers!
Check us out on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/WaterfrontRestoration/
Preferred Qualifications:
- Physically able to complete manual labor - lift and carry 80lbs, ability to swim, push/pull wheelbarrows
- SCUBA Certification (we can help you obtain your certification if you do not have it already)
Compensation:
- Competitive Base Wage (Depending on Qualifications) Monthly Performance Bonus
- Compensation structure rewards for individual and team productivity
- Opportunity for rapid promotion to SCUBA Job Site Manager and other roles
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $15.50 - $18.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
- Referral program
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently SCUBA Open Water Certified? If not, we can help train you and assist in getting you Certified.
- Our Lake weed removal season starts in mid to late May, depending on weather - Does starting in May or June work for your schedule?
- Removing lake weeds is a labor-intensive position, that requires working in the summer heat. Do you have experience with physically demanding work in the heat?
Ability to Relocate:
- Brainerd, MN 56401: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $19
