Crew Leader - FT

Asplundh Tree Expert Co; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

T.R. Gear Landscaping, LLC in Dayton, OH is seeking a Crew Leader to supervise a field crew, ensure safety, and deliver quality landscape projects on time.

You will train team members, plan schedules, coordinate materials and equipment, maintain documentation, and communicate with clients to meet expectations, while adhering to company safety and horticultural standards. This full-time position requires strong leadership, reliable attendance, and the ability to work extended hours as weather and

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Effective communication in English; bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Ability to train others and exercise leadership skills.
• Dependability: on time and responsive to management; hours vary with weather/season.
• Strong interpersonal skills; resolve conflicts calmly.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct a team efficiently.
• Identify opportunities to support team efforts.
• Can safely operate landscape maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Work with management to create schedules and follow job specifications, including materials and timelines.
• Organizes, supervises, leads and trains employees to complete projects within established guidelines and timeframe.
• Ensures contractual obligations are fulfilled in line with horticultural practices.
• Complies with equipment preventive maintenance program.
• Inspects each job site weekly and maintains punch lists from the manager.
• Identifies ways to improve work processes, efficiency and quality.
• Communicates with onsite clients as outlined in the communication plan.
• Responds properly to client requests and follows up to meet needs.
• Keeps manager informed of all client concerns on the job site.
• Maintains safe working conditions and follows company safety guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team planning

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Equipment operation and maintenance

Job description

Crew Leader - FT

Brand: T.R. Gear Landscaping, LLC

Location: Dayton, OH, United States

Date Posted: Feb 11, 2026

Requisition Number: 2715

Salary Range: USD $19.00 - USD $21.00 (Hourly)

Description

Crew Leader

The Crew Leader is responsible for directly supervising a crew while on the job site and ensuring the crew works safely and efficiently while delivering quality jobs on time. This position is responsible for developing and training crew members, planning, assigning and directing work, managing and maintaining material and equipment, and addressing and resolving customer issues. This position reports directly to the Operations Manager.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Work with management to create schedules and follow job specifications, including materials and timelines.
• Organizes, supervises, leads and trains employees to complete projects within established guidelines and timeframe.
• Ensures contractual obligations are fulfilled in a manner that is in line with proper horticultural practices.
• Complies with equipment preventative maintenance program.
• Inspects each job site weekly and maintains punch lists given by manager while on site.
• Identifies ways to improve work processes, efficiency, and quality.
• Communicates with onsite clients as outlined in communication plan.
• Responds properly to the client’s requests; follows up to make sure their needs have been met.
• Keeps manager aware of all client concerns and communication on the job site.
• Maintains safe working conditions on job site at all times; follows and implements all company safety guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years-of-age or older.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English; bilingual in Spanish highly preferred.
• Ability to train others and exercise leadership skills.
• Demonstrates dependability; consistently at work and on time, responds to management direction and commits to the required hours for job completion that will vary based on weather/season.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to solve conflict while keeping emotions under control.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct a team in a manner that uses time efficiently.
• Has the aptitude to identify and act on opportunities to help and support work efforts of the team.
• Can safely operate and maintain all equipment used for landscape maintenance.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of two years of professional landscape maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current State Technician and/or Applicator license preferred but not required.
• General knowledge of irrigation systems.
• General knowledge of horticultural and maintenance practices.

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to subject and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• Valid driver's license required.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note:

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.