Lead Landscape Crew & Driver (Benefits Included)

Paylocity; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tools, vehicle, and equipment provided

Hourly pay based on experience

Job summary

Russell Landscape is seeking a skilled Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader & Driver to guide a small crew in delivering high-quality maintenance for residential and commercial properties. The role blends hands-on supervision with practical driving duties to keep projects on schedule.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of landscape maintenance experience, two years in leadership, a valid driver's license, and the ability to read site plans. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of landscape maintenance experience.
• At least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Proven experience driving trucks and towing trailers.
• Strong knowledge of landscape maintenance practices and plant care.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead a crew of 2-5 landscape maintenance workers.
• Operate and drive trucks and trailers to transport crew, tools, and materials to and from job sites.
• Ensure all maintenance tasks (mowing, trimming, pruning, weeding, fertilizing, etc.) are performed to company and industry standards.
• Train and mentor crew members in proper landscape maintenance techniques and safety procedures.
• Monitor job progress and ensure timely completion of daily assignments.

Skills

Leadership

Driving

Landscape knowledge

Site plans

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Russell Landscape is seeking a skilled Landscape Maintenance Crew Leader & Driver to guide a small crew in delivering high-quality maintenance for residential and commercial properties. The role blends hands-on supervision with practical driving duties to keep projects on schedule.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of landscape maintenance experience, two years in leadership, a valid driver's license, and the ability to read site plans. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.