Landscape Construction Crew Leader

DJ's Landscape Management; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, & Dental Benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Referral bonus

Annual boot reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

DJ's Landscape Management in Hastings, MN is seeking a Landscape Construction and Enhancement Crew Lead who will manage a 2-3 person crew, lead by example, and ensure projects meet company standards.

This hands-on role requires reading plans, coordinating day-to-day operations, and maintaining production pace while upholding quality. Valid driver's license and ability to lift 50+ lbs are essential; snow pay and full benefits apply. Training and career advancement opportunities available.

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.
• Valid Driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape construction and enhancement projects and a 2-3 person crew.
• Ensure installations meet company standards and are completed on schedule.

Skills

Crew leadership

Read plans

Communication

Time management

Equipment operation

Installation experience

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Tools

Skid steer

Mini loader/Dingo

Trailer handling

Job description

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 inrandom 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.