Skidsteer Operator - Landscape Installation Team

The Grounds Guys, a Neighborly Company; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

The Grounds Guys, a Neighborly Company, is looking for a Skidsteer Operator for their landscape installation team in Myrtle Beach, SC. This pivotal role involves managing job sites, supporting landscaping tasks, and leading a team of professionals while ensuring high-quality service. Candidates should have prior experience in landscaping and skid steer operation, a clean driving record, and a willingness to complete necessary certifications. Join us to further your career in landscaping and create lasting impressions for our clients.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in landscaping or skid steer operation is critical.
• Willingness to complete training for required certifications and licenses.
• Knowledge of city/county grading requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the field and ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Maintain job site organization and stock necessary materials.
• Support team members and provide training as necessary.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Team management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Skidsteer

Laser level

Driving truck and trailer

Job description

Here’s the deal: we’re awesome at taking care of our customers and providing exceptional residential and commercial lawn care and landscaping service. But that only happens because we have amazing people like you on our team. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and lead a crew of landscapers, or you’re already successful at being a team lead, then we want to talk with you.

At Ground Guys of Myrtle Beach, we’re more than just “the lawn guy.” We’re a dedicated team of landscaping experts that know how to make a great first impression. From the professional appearance of our crews to the attention to detail we give every job, we stand by our Neighborly Done Right Promise every time.

Here at Grounds Guys Myrtle Beach, we are looking for someone ready to take a step forward in their career as a Skidsteer Operator on our Landscaping Team, and as the company grows, you will have the opportunity to grow into a higher‑level role as well.

Is this right for you?

Here are some things we’re looking for in a Skidsteer Operator on our Landscaping Team. If you identify with any of these statements, we want to speak with you right away, so make sure to apply immediately.

• You are passionate about serving others, including your crew, the customers, and the community.
• Dealing with staffing issues is part of the job, and you take it on as a challenge to assist in retaining the best crews.
• You see customer service issues as an opportunity to turn every customer into a raving fan.
• You pride yourself on your communication and are exceptional at getting the work done no matter what it takes.

Your Responsibilities as a Skid steer Operator – Landscape Installation Team

• Manage the Field –
  • o You are quite literally the boots on the ground. You’ll be walking job sites, completing scheduled tasks, and making sure equipment is cleaned and maintained daily.
  • o The team looks to you to keep things organized. You’ll help stock the jobs with required materials, complete all grading tasks such as lot scrapes, rough grades, and final grades to prepare for the landscape installation, manage job schedules, and keep the crew members organized and on task.
  • o You will assist the landscape team with installation tasks as needed when grading tasks are completed.
  • o The team looks to you for support. You find solutions for issues that come up among the staff and you make sure that team members have the training they need.
  • o You ensure everything is wrapped up and set to go for the next day.

How We Measure Success

• Attendance: Might sound basic, but it’s critical for the team lead to set the example in attendance for the rest of the team.
• Budget vs Actual Hours: Keeping jobs profitable is dependent on managing the time planned and spent at each job.
• Return Rates: You’ll ensure quality control to make sure it’s rare to ever need to go back to redo a job.
• Crew Retention: Ensuring a healthy team environment and keeping people accountable will help reduce turnover.
• Customer Retention: Building great relationships with each customer, and ensuring that they receive exceptional service, will keep them coming back.
• Full Utilization of Software & Processes: This helps make all the above possible.

Job Requirements for Skid steer Operator – Landscape Installation Team

• Prior experience in the landscaping, skid steer operation, or similar service industries will be critical in order to lead a team.
• If you don’t already have them, you must be willing to complete training to get all required certifications and licenses within 6 months, if required.
• Knowledge of city/county grading requirements
• Ability to read and operate a laser level in the filed
• In addition, there are a few additional minimum requirements that are necessary to be considered for this position.
  • Clean driving history with experience driving a truck and trailer
  • Must have previous experience operating a skidsteer
  • Must have a valid SC Drivers License

Benefits & Pay

The pay range for this position is $XX.XX to $XX.XX and is dependent on your experience as a landscaping professional as well as in leading a team.

We know we presented a lot to you here and that’s because we’re looking to hire only the best. If that’s you, apply today. If you meet the requirements for the position, our system will schedule you for an interview immediately.