Vegetation Control Crew Leader

DJ's Landscape Management; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay $18–$21/hr

Health, Vision & Dental

401(k) plan with company match

Snow pay

Boot reimbursement

Rain gear reimbursement

Career advancement

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

DJ's Landscape Management in Michigan is seeking a Vegetation Control Crew Leader to oversee weed control for commercial clients. You will lead a crew, prepare and transport equipment, and ensure landscapes meet high standards while following safety protocols.

Certification in Core and Category 6 (Right-of-Way and Weed Control) or the ability to obtain is required. A valid Michigan driver’s license is preferred. This full-time, on-site role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to walk for long periods
• Capability to carry a backpack sprayer up to 50 pounds
• Ability to lead a crew and work independently
• Ability to read pesticide labels and apply label rates

Responsibilities

• Oversee vegetation control for commercial clients and ensure landscapes meet high standards
• Prepare and transport company equipment to job sites
• Direct and develop the crew for safe, efficient work
• Maintain safety protocols and accurate documentation on site

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Team management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Core and Category 6 Certification

Job description

We are seeking a Vegetation Control Crew Leader to join our team. This role involves managing vegetation control for our commercial clients and ensuring landscapes are maintained to the highest standards. Crew Leaders are also responsible for preparing and driving company equipment, directing, and developing their crews. The ideal candidate will be certified in Core and Category 6 (Right-of-Way and Weed Control) to perform weed spraying duties effectively and safely.

Team Member Benefits

• Competitive base pay: $18 - $21 per hour, 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

• The ability to walk for long periods of time
• Able to carry a backpack sprayer weighing up to 50 pounds
• The capacity to work independently and also lead a crew
• The ability to identify common weeds of Michigan
• The ability to operate and care for assigned equipment
• Skill in reading map directions from a mobile device or hard copy
• Desire to work daily at the highest level of professionalism, quality, and performance
• Desire to work with a team to accomplish goals
• Ability to bend, squat, and lift for long periods of time
• Able to work outdoors in a wide variety of conditions for an extended period of time.
• Certification in Core and Category 6 (Right-of-Way and Weed Control) or the ability to obtain (pay rate and title will be evaluated once Core and Category 6 are obtained).
• A valid Michigan chauffeur's license or the ability to obtain one.
• Ability to read pesticide labels and accurately measure pesticides according to label rate.
• Strong attention to detail and safety protocols.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Smartphone required

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.