Experienced Irrigation Foreman

Alpha Landscapes; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

3% company match retirement

Life insurance

Low health insurance premium

Job summary

Alpha Landscapes is seeking an all-star irrigation installation foreman in Des Moines, IA. This role focuses on leading irrigation installation on commercial projects with a 40–60 hour work week during peak season and 20+ hours in off-season, with pay starting at $23-30/hour.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years irrigation experience and at least one year in a foreman role, plus strong plan reading and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years irrigation experience, with at least one year in a foreman position
• Landscape/planting/hardscape/irrigation knowledge
• Time management skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Required to endure prolonged periods of standing or walking; lifting 15-50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Load materials and equipment on the shop each morning
• Overall job site management of irrigation installation
• Plan reading and layout
• Operate vibratory plow and trencher
• Train and develop team members

Skills

Irrigation experience

Foreman leadership

Plan reading

Team training

Tools

Vibratory plow

Trencher

Job description

ALPHA Landscapes is seeking an all-star irrigation installation foreman.

ALPHA Landscapes is a 100% new-construction focused landscape firm working with the top general contractors and developers in the area. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where our employees look forward to coming to work everyday, and being part of a TEAM that sets them up for success, all while working on the top construction projects in central Iowa.

ALPHA Landscapes started with a pickup truck and a wheelbarrow in 2018 and has now grown into one of the largest commercial landscape construction firms in Iowa with top of the line trucks and equipment, and 50+ employees operating out of our new Des Moines office.

This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing, yet stable company, with typical hours between 40-60 weekly, March-December (20+ average in off-season) pay starting at $23-30/Hr

What does a typical day look like at ALPHA?

• Loading materials and equipment on the shop every morning
• Overall job site management of irrigation installation
• Plan reading and layout
• Vibratory plow and trencheroperation
• Training/developing team members.

Benefits include!

• Competitive industry pay
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Retirement plans with 3% company match
• 100% company funded life insurance
• Low $95/month health insurance premium

The ideal applicant should have the following at minimum:

• 5+ Years irrigation experience, with at least one year in a foreman position
  
• Landscape/planting/hardscape/irrigation knowledge
• Time management skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Required to endure prolonged periods of standing or walking and extended periods of bending, stooping, and lifting
• Ability to lift 15-50 lbs. frequently

All new hire candidates will be required to take a drug test upon arrival their first day at ALPHA Landscapes. In the event the candidate tests positive, the candidate will not be able to start until they provide a negative test. ALPHA Landscapes holds to right to withdraw the offer at anytime unless a negative test is provided. Candidates who refuse to submit to a drug test will no longer be considered for employment, and any offer of employment will be rescinded.