Construction Landscape Crew Leader

Job Description

Job Description

We are Looking for Dirt Dogs-  Can you dig a hole?  Can you handle Arizona heat? Are you a Self- Motivator? This is the job for you! 

We are seeking a reliable, motivated Landscape Enhancement Crew Leader to head on-site crews across the Phoenix metro area. This role focuses on executing landscape enhancement and property upgrade projects—including plant and specimen tree installations, sod and synthetic turf conversions, hardscape additions, granite top-dressing, and system modifications.

You will lead a crew of 2 to 4 members daily, ensuring high-quality workmanship, strict adherence to Arizona safety and heat standards, and timely completion of project scopes.

Key Responsibilities

Field Crew Leadership

• Direct, train, and support a crew of 2–4 enhancement team members on daily tasks, workmanship quality, and job site efficiency.
• Run morning site briefings, assign work duties, and conduct end-of-day site cleanup and walk-throughs.
• Track daily site progress, material usage, and verify accurate crew timekeeping.

Enhancement & Installation Execution

• Lead softscape upgrades: specimen plant/tree layout and planting, cacti handling, flower beds, and desert-adapted vegetation.
• Direct lawn removals, soil prep, weed barrier layout, and synthetic turf or gravel/decomposed granite (DG) installs.
• Oversee and perform minor hardscape and grading tasks: pavers, edge restraints, block borders, and drainage touch-ups.
• Handle minor irrigation modifications, including moving, repairing, or adding drip lines, emitters, bubblers, and lateral runs to fit new planting layouts.

Equipment & Site Operations

• Safely operate compact equipment on site (skid steers/track loaders, trenchers, plate compactors, sod cutters).
• Ensure all equipment and hand tools are cleaned, serviced, and secured daily.
• Drive company work trucks, tow utility/equipment trailers, and transport materials and crew safely to and from project locations across the Valley.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Driver's License (Required): Valid Arizona Driver’s License with a clean motor vehicle record (MVR) and the ability to safely drive company trucks and pull equipment trailers.
• Experience: 2+ years of hands-on landscape construction or enhancement experience, including at least 1 year in a lead hand or crew leader capacity.
• Equipment Knowledge: Demonstrated experience operating skid steers/track loaders and small mechanical trenchers.
• Physical Ability: Able to lift 50+ lbs consistently, work outdoors in extreme Arizona heat, and work actively on your feet alongside your crew.
• Bilingual Skills: English / Spanish bilingual communication skills are a strong plus.

Perks & Benefits

• Consistent Schedule: Full-time, 40+ hours per week, year-round work (no off-season layoffs).
• Weekly Pay: $22.00 – $26.00 per hour, based on experience and equipment skills.
• Paid Time Off: Paid sick time, accrued PTO, and recognized company holidays.
• Safety & Gear: Full company PPE provided, plus vehicle and fuel card for designated crew transportation.
• Advancement: Clear advancement pathways toward Enhancement Field Supervisor or Estimator.