Landscape Construction Crew Leader

Full-time, hourly, year-round production role for candidates with at least three years of relevant experience. The Crew Leader spends most of the day in the field managing Crew Members and quality of work.

Responsibilities

• Manage a crew of 1-3 workers
• Lead team for installation of planting, seeding, soil preparation, erosion control installation, and hardscape materials
• Consistently adhere to established quality and safety standards
• Demonstrate competency in operating landscape-construction equipment; if unfamiliar, consistently demonstrate willingness to learn
• Meet deadlines and expectations expressed by Manager
• Effectively communicate with Manager and Crew Members
• Perform light maintenance on equipment in the field, as needed
• Understand and meet project-specific production budgets and deadlines
• Complete daily work orders according to instructions, accurately log work completed, and return completed work order
• Accurately record hours worked on a daily basis
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Valid driver’s license with eligibility to be added to Company’s auto insurance
• Class “A” CDL preferred or the ability to acquire within 45 days of hire
• Achieve any department-required certification within 30 days or as directed by manager
• Ability to read plans and perform in-field layout and measurements
• Demonstrate mastery of landscape skills gained through prior training
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with supervisors, peers, and Crew Members
• Ability to assess situations and make appropriate decisions
• Proficient using basic, in-field technology
• Available to work outside regular business hours as needed, including during winter
• English/Spanish bilingual is a plus

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry weights ranging from 0 to 50 pounds frequently
• Occasional lifting and carrying weights ranging from 51 to 125 pounds
• Occasional bending, kneeling, crouching, and stooping
• Frequent standing
• Occasional operation of equipment
• Occasional sitting, climbing, and reaching above shoulder height
• Frequent repetitive hand movements/grasping
• Good vision, corrected to normal
• Good hearing, corrected to normal; or ability to communicate/understand required information and perform job duties
• Ability to be mobile throughout required work areas

Work Environment

• Work outside in all types of weather conditions, including occasional extreme heat exposure due to natural climate
• Noise level in the work environment can be loud
• Vibration levels are moderate

Benefits

• Support to obtain Class "A" CDL and department-required certifications
• 90-day retention bonus for employees in good standing
• Uniforms and equipment provided
• 401(k) and Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance
• Generous PTO package and 8 paid Holidays

Pre-employment lift test and drug screen required. Proof of employment eligibility is required.