Landscape Construction Crew Leader

D.J.'s Lawn Service, Inc.; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay: $25-$30+/hr.

Health, Vision & Dental Benefits

401(k) with company match

Annual boot reimbursement

Ongoing training and development

Career advancement

Job summary

DJ's Landscape Management in Hastings, MN is seeking a Landscape Construction Crew Leader to direct a small crew in hands-on landscape installations from start to finish. You will read work orders and layouts, keep production moving, and ensure quality while maintaining safety and crew morale.

The role offers growth potential within a motivated team, with ongoing training and opportunities to advance as part of a drug-free, equal-opportunity workplace.

Qualifications

• Lead daily operations of a 2–3 person crew.
• Execute landscape installations from start to finish.
• Read work orders, layouts, and basic plans.
• Maintain production pace while ensuring quality control.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and crew.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 2–3 person crew on landscape installations.
• Ensure projects meet company standards and are on schedule.
• Coordinate with supervisors and crew.
• Operate skid steer, mini loader/dingo, and basic trailer equipment.
• Read and interpret layouts and plans.
• Maintain safety and attendance.

Skills

Crew leadership

Equipment operation

Reading plans

Driver's license

Communication with supervisor

Tools

Skid steer

Mini loader/dingo

Trailer handling

Job description

Careers

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We make it a point and a priority to promote within. We believe in rewarding superior performance and honoring our loyal team members who show commitment, perseverance and tenacity.

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Ver en español Position:Landscape Construction Crew Leader Location: Hastings, MN
Job Id:3157 # of Openings:1 Landscape Construction Crew Leader Landscape Construction and Landscape Enhancement Crew Leads complete landscape construction and enhancement projects, along with leading a 2–3 person crew. This is a hands-on position where you will lead by example, keep production moving on schedule, and ensure all installations meet company standards.

Team Member Benefits

• Competitive base pay: $25-$30+/hr., based on experience


• Snow pay


• Compensation Incentives


• Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits


• 401(k) plan, with company match


• Short Term and Long Term Disability


• Employee Assistance Program


• Referral bonus


• Performance reviews


• Annual boot reimbursement


• Annual rain gear reimbursement


• Company events


• Awards and recognition from peers and leaders


• Ongoing training and development


• Career advancement

Requirements

• Lead daily operations of a 2–3 person crew


• Execute landscape installations from start to finish


• Read work orders, layouts, and basic plans


• Maintain production pace while ensuring quality control


• Communicate clearly with supervisors and crew


• Equipment operation experience required (Skid steer, mini loader/dingo, basic trailer and equipment handling)


• Installation experience required (Planting shrubs, perennials, trees, bed preparation and layout, edging installation, grading and drainage)


• Crew leadership experience required (Leading or assisting with a 2–3 person crew, ability to assign tasks and keep crew productive, basic problem solving on-site)


• Valid Driver's license


• Smartphone Required


• Ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently


• Reliable attendance and work ethic


• Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and work in outdoor conditions


• Lawn prep and hydroseed experience preferred


• Irrigation or lighting experience preferred


• Hardscape experience preferred

DJ's Landscape Management is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, new Team Members are required to pass a pre-employment drug test and participate in random drug tests during their active employment.

DJ's Landscape Management is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are decided on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Team Culture

People ARE our culture. Without our magnificent team members, DJ's Landscape Management would not be here at all. We train, educate, promote and ensure our team members have all the tools necessary to succeed in life. From Day 1, we have nothing but the utmost respect for the people that choose to join us. Afterall, they chose the best team there is ...