Landscape Construction Crew Lead/Driver

Mariani Enterprises, LLC; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariani Enterprises, LLC is seeking a Landscape Construction Crew Lead/Driver to lead installation projects, including site prep, grading, drainage, planting, and installing features like fencing and boulders.

You will operate hand tools and heavy equipment, oversee daily crew activities, and assist with recruiting and developing team members to maintain a high-performing group.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with driving record in good standing.
• Minimum of 2+ years working experience.
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in landscape construction.
• Knowledge and experience using heavy equipment such as Skid Steer.
• Ability to provide clear written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Clears out land and sets grade for landscape installation.
• Loads and unloads trucks by hand and hauls landscape components using hand tools or heavy equipment.
• Clears out land and sets grade for landscape installation.
• Prepares and grades terrain.
• Digs trenches and installs drainage components.
• Digs holes for plants and trees using hand tools and heavy equipment.
• Installs fencing and other ornamental components; places boulders and stepping stones.
• Delegating tasks and overseeing the use of tools and equipment.
• Recruiting and training new crew members.
• Assessing progress and making recommendations.
• Ensuring all crew members obey health and safety regulations at all times.
• Completing inventory checks and equipment inspections.
• Preparing spreadsheets and other documents.
• Providing cost, material, equipment, and time estimates.
• Scheduling training sessions wherever required.

Job description

Work With The Best

We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a “family of family companies” across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless.

Job Overview

The Landscape Construction Crew Lead/Driver is responsible for leading and performing landscape installation projects, including site preparation, grading, drainage installation, planting, and the placement of landscape features such as fencing, boulders, and steppingstones. Operates hand tools and heavy equipment to clear land, prepare terrain, transport materials, and install landscape components. Oversees daily crew activities by delegating tasks, ensuring the safe and efficient use of tools and equipment, monitoring project progress, and providing recommendations to achieve project goals. Assists with recruiting, training, and developing crew members to maintain a productive and high-performing team.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Clears out land and sets grade for landscape installation
• Loads and unloads trucks by hand and hauls landscape components using hand tolls or heavy equipment
• Clears out land and sets grade for landscape installation
• Prepares and grades terrain
• Digs trenches and installs drainage components
• Digs holes for plants and trees using hand tools and heavy equipment
• Installs fencing and other ornamental components; places boulders and stepping stones
• Delegating tasks and overseeing the use of tools and equipment.
• Recruiting and training new crew members.
• Assessing progress and making recommendations.
• Ensuring all crew members obey health and safety regulations at all times.
• Completing inventory checks and equipment inspections.
• Preparing spreadsheets and other documents.
• Providing cost, material, equipment, and time estimates.
• Scheduling training sessions wherever required.

Job Requirements

• Valid Drivers License with driving record in good standing
• Minimum of 2+ years working experience
• Knowledge of tools and equipment used in landscape construction
• Knowledge and experience using heavy equipment such as Skid Steer.
• Ability to provide clear written and verbal instructions.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Employers can only E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. A part of the U.S. Immigration laws protects legally-authorized workers from discrimination based on their citizenship status and national origin. If you have the skills, experience, and legal right to work, your citizenship or immigration status shouldn’t get in the way.

Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

Frank Mariani had a vision. As the leader of one of the nation’s largest and most respected landscaping companies, he had come across many like-minded businesses in his travels. These companies shared similar ambitions, values and challenges. He asked himself if it would be possible to create the ultimate industry peer group to help each of these companies become even better at servicing clients, creating opportunities for their associates and building a more secure future for all. Thus, the Mariani Premier Group was born.