Landscape Crew Leader: Lead Installations & Field Safety

Green View; Dunlap (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company匹

Group Health, Dental, Vision, and Life

All job-specific equipment and safety

Employee referral bonus

Company cell phone

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Green View is a family‑owned landscape company serving Central Illinois since 1955, seeking a Landscape Crew Leader to guide residential and commercial projects from grading to plantings. You will lead crews, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on each job.

You will read blueprints, plan materials and phases, operate skid steers and other equipment, and coordinate with clients and consultants on site. We value hands-on leadership and promote from within.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of landscape installation experience including pavers, walls, grading, and plantings.
• Strong leadership with the ability to teach others while staying hands-on.
• Class C license or willingness to obtain one; CDL a plus.
• Confident in reading blueprints and planning job-site layouts.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs and work outdoors in all weather.
• Available for snow operations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead crew on landscape installation projects including grading, excavation, pavers, retaining walls, and plantings.
• Read blueprints and plan ahead for materials, equipment, and project phases.
• Operate heavy equipment including skid steers, dingo, excavators, paver vacuums, and saws.
• Guide on-site client conversations and make field adjustments to keep projects on track.
• Ensure crew has the tools, equipment, and support needed to execute each job successfully.
• Train new team members and enforce safety standards on every job site.
• Track materials, paperwork, and schedules to keep projects organized.
• Support snow and ice removal during the off-season.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Heavy equipment operation

Team training

Safety compliance

Lifting 80 lbs

Outdoor work

Customer communication

Job description

Green View is a family‑owned landscape company serving Central Illinois since 1955, seeking a Landscape Crew Leader to guide residential and commercial projects from grading to plantings. You will lead crews, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on each job.

You will read blueprints, plan materials and phases, operate skid steers and other equipment, and coordinate with clients and consultants on site. We value hands-on leadership and promote from within.