Hardscape Crew Leader — Heavy Equipment Specialist

Air Comfort, Inc; South Lyon (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

Year-round work opportunities

Growth opportunities within ACEOutdoor

Job summary

ACE Outdoor Services is seeking an experienced Hardscape & Heavy Equipment Crew Leader for the South Lyon/Brighton team. This is a full-time, on-site role focusing on landscape construction and hardscape installation rather than mowing lawns.

compensation is $20–$28 per hour, with benefits including health insurance, PTO, 401(k) with company match, and year-round opportunities within ACE Outdoor Services.

Qualifications

• Previous hardscape or landscape construction experience required.
• Experience operating skid steers and mini excavators.
• Ability to lead a crew and oversee field work.
• Strong understanding of grading, base preparation, drainage, and elevations.
• Willingness to perform physically demanding outdoor work.

Responsibilities

• Operate skid steers, mini excavators, and other landscape construction equipment.
• Perform excavation, grading, site preparation, and finish work.
• Install paver patios, walkways, retaining walls, stone, and other hardscape features.
• Prepare proper bases and ensure correct elevations, drainage, and grading.
• Lead and work alongside a landscape construction crew.
• Review job scopes and ensure projects are completed according to plan.
• Load, unload, and safely transport equipment and materials.
• Maintain equipment and report repair or maintenance needs.
• Identify jobsite challenges and make effective field decisions.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe jobsites.
• Ensure completed work meets ACE Outdoor Services quality standards.

Skills

Hardscape/landscape experience

Crew leadership

Equipment operation

Quality & safety focus

Tools

Skid steer

Mini excavator

Landscape equipment

Job description

ACE Outdoor Services is seeking an experienced Hardscape & Heavy Equipment Crew Leader for the South Lyon/Brighton team. This is a full-time, on-site role focusing on landscape construction and hardscape installation rather than mowing lawns.

compensation is $20–$28 per hour, with benefits including health insurance, PTO, 401(k) with company match, and year-round opportunities within ACE Outdoor Services.