Crew Leader (Year-Round)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a crew in daily landscape maintenance, hardscape tasks, plantings, cleanups, and enhancement work.
• Review job scopes with the team and ensure all work meets Dohner's quality standards.
• Operate a variety of industry equipment (mowers, trimmers, blowers, skid steers, etc.).
• Train, mentor, and motivate crew members to improve performance and grow within the company.
• Ensure safe work practices and proper equipment handling at all times.
• Maintain clean, organized job sites and company vehicles.
• Communicate job progress, material needs, and issues to supervisors daily.
• Interact professionally with clients on-site as needed.
• Communicate clearly with management regarding schedules, challenges, and job needs.
• Uphold Dohner's brand with a positive, professional attitude.
• Serve as a Snow Plow Driver during snow events (November-April).
• Operate plow trucks safely and efficiently, following assigned routes.
• Respond promptly to snow calls, often during nights, early mornings, or weekends.
• Assist with salting, shoveling, and equipment operation as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and team performance.
• Support a culture that encourages advancement--many leaders start in this role.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of Crew Leader or senior crew member experience in landscaping or a related field.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a crew.
• Reliable transportation to job sites and equipment locations.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to operate landscape equipment and snow plow trucks.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Professionalism, integrity, and strong communication skills.
• Dependability, showing up on time and ready to lead the day.
• Experience operating skid steers, loaders, or similar equipment.
• Hardscape experience (pavers, retaining walls, grading, etc.).
• Irrigation or lighting experience.
• Desire to grow into Operations, Estimating, or Management roles.

Compensation & Benefits

• W-2 Employment
• Summer Pay (Landscaping): $20–$25/hour
• Winter Pay (Snow Plowing): $25–$40/hour, depending on experience and equipment
• Expected annual earnings: $60,000–$70,000+ with bonuses
• Year-round employment (not seasonal)
• Employee health benefits
• Paid vacation
• Opportunities for advancement
• Company-sponsored training and certifications
• Reliable, year-round work with a growing company