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Crew Leader - Landscape Construction

Bland Landscaping Company

Leland, NC

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$48,000–$56,000
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Background Investigation, CDL Driver's License, Change Requests/Orders, Coaching, Communication Skills, Construction, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Driver's License, English Language, Gardening, Hand Tools, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Logistics, Multilingual, On Call, Performance Metrics, Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, Spanish Language, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Time Management, Vehicle Driving
LOCATION
Leland, NC
POSTED
30+ days ago

Landscape Construction & Installation Crew Leader

Position Summary

The Landscape Construction & Installation Crew Leader supervises a field crew delivering high-quality commercial installation projects—plantings, turf, bed prep, and site clean-ups—while enforcing safety protocols, meeting daily production targets, and protecting client relationships. This role combines hands-on work with day-to-day planning, training, and jobsite coordination.

Key Responsibilities

  • Crew Leadership & Training

    • Supervise and train installation crews on all aspects of landscape installation with a constant focus on safety and quality.

    • Conduct tailgate talks and participate in crew/department safety meetings; reinforce SOPs and PPE use.

  • Installation Execution

    • Install plant material, trees, shrubs, annuals/perennials, and lawns (sod/seed).

    • Perform digging, planting, grading, raking, watering, mulching, edging, and site clean-up to spec.

  • Equipment & Materials

    • Load/unload heavy equipment and plant materials; verify counts and quality upon delivery.

    • Plan, coordinate, and collect tools, equipment, and materials daily; ensure proper storage and maintenance.

    • Safely operate and maintain:

      • Skid steer loaders, mini track loaders, and mini excavators

      • Tillers, chain saws, backpack sprayers and blowers

      • Hand tools (shovels, picks, rakes)

      • Occasionally: aerators, slit seeders, edgers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers

  • Scheduling & Administration

    • Schedule and monitor daily workloads; adjust plans for weather, site conditions, and change orders.

    • Complete accurate timesheets, delivery tickets, equipment logs, and daily paperwork.

  • Driving & Logistics

    • Safely drive company vehicles (with/without trailers) and transport crew between the shop and job sites.

  • Client & Site Relations

    • Maintain professional on-site communication with clients, GCs, contractors, and subcontractors; escalate issues promptly.

  • Cross-Functional Support

    • Assist other divisions as needed.

    • Support snow/ice operations during winter months (as assigned).

Qualifications

  • 2+ years in landscape construction/installation, with 1+ year leading a crew preferred.

  • Proficiency in reading blueprints, production plans/layouts, and following the scope/specs accordingly.

  • Strong safety mindset and working knowledge of jobsite risk controls.

  • Competent operation of small/mid-size landscape equipment listed above.

  • Valid driver’s license and insurable MVR; trailer experience preferred.

  • Reliable, punctual, able to manage changing priorities and coach a diverse crew.

  • Basic administrative skills using BOSS LM (timesheets, schedules, job tickets, delivery tickets, checklists).

  • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Physical & Work Conditions

  • Ability to lift/push/pull 50+ lbs routinely; frequent standing, bending, stooping, and manual digging.

  • Outdoor work in varied weather (heat, cold, rain); exposure to pollen, dust, insects, and typical landscape hazards.

  • Early start times, overtime, and occasional Saturdays based on project demand and seasonality; winter on-call for snow as assigned.

Performance Metrics

  • Jobsite safety (zero incidents), quality to spec, on-time completion, labor efficiency, equipment care, paperwork accuracy, and client satisfaction.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary pay rate with PTO and observed holiday pay.

  • Company benefits package (medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plan) and company-provided PPE.

  • Training, certifications, and advancement opportunities tied to performance.

 

 
 
 


Required Skills

Skills & Requirements

  • Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis, including handling large root balls.

  • Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis.

  • Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

  • Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns, and other environmental risks.

  • Must wear work boots and Bland Landscaping uniforms or T-shirts, and present yourself in a clean, polite manner.

  • Must practice safety with chemicals and equipment.

  • Must wear company-provided eye and ear protection as required.

  • Must have a valid NC Driver’s License and maintain a good driving record (CDL preferred).

  • Must be willing to obtain an NC Pesticide Applicator’s License.

  • Must have good communication skills and the ability to motivate others.

  • Must be able to pass a background check.

  • Must submit to an MVR check and maintain a safe driving record

  • Must comply with Bland’s policies and procedures.



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