Landscape Construction Crew Leader
- Verona, WI
- Temporary
- Full-time
- $500 Sign Up bonus.
- Work/Life Balance: Enjoy a structured work schedule, weekly pay, year-round benefits, and PTO.
- Meaningful Impact: Make a difference by beautifying the outdoor environment.
- Prestigious Projects: Work on some of the largest and most prestigious projects in Dane County.
- Career Growth: Establish and develop your career with Southern Wisconsin’s leader in landscaping.
- Site Management: Direct, organize, and oversee all aspects of Landscape Construction sites to ensure quality and timely completion.
- Leadership: Lead by example, providing guidance to Crew Members regarding company policies and procedures such as attendance, conduct, and dress code.
- Problem-Solving: Identify and address issues at the work site, consulting with the Production Coordinator or Production Manager as needed.
- Preparation: Ensure daily preparation of trucks and equipment, loading and securing necessary materials.
- Planting: Perform planting of trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials, as well as installation of wood and stone mulch.
- Installation: Install hardscape, water features, lighting, and irrigation systems, including retaining walls, boulders, wall stone, and pavers.
- Labor Tasks: Perform all tasks involved in installation such as digging, shoveling, raking, sweeping, pruning, watering, picking stones, and clearing debris.
- Equipment Operation: Operate equipment such as trucks, Bobcats, compactors, trenchers, masonry saws, etc.
- Tool Use: Utilize hand tools such as wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes, picks, brooms, etc.
- Winter Duties: Assist with snow removal during the winter months as needed.
- Safety Compliance: Ensure team’s compliance with company safety policies and procedures at all times.
- Outdoor Work: Primarily performed outdoors during all seasons.
- Weather Exposure: Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including inclement weather (rain, snow, heat, or cold).
- Noise Levels: Typically moderate, with hearing protection required for equipment operation.
- Chemical Exposure: Duties may involve exposure to chemicals and fertilizers.
- Peak Season Hours: Typical work hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 5:00 pm (40-55 hours per week) during the peak season (approximately April to November), with Saturday hours as needed.
- Position Type: Full-time Seasonal position.
- Overtime: Occasional overtime as workload dictates.
- Winter Hours: Hours vary in winter months (approximately December through March) based on snow removal needs.
- Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of landscape construction experience is required.
- Leadership: Previous foreman or crew leader experience is preferred.
- Driver’s License: Valid United States Driver’s License is required (CDL is helpful but not required).
- Equipment Operation: Previous experience operating equipment such as loaders, bobcats, skid steers, etc., is helpful but not required.
- Design Interpretation: Ability to read and analyze or interpret design plans.
- Plant Knowledge: Knowledge of trees, shrubs, and other landscape products.
- Language Skills: Bilingual in Spanish and English is helpful but not required