Landscape Construction Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

About Outdoor Oasis LLC

At Outdoor Oasis LLC, we transform residential properties across Utah into high-end, custom outdoor living spaces. We specialize in residential landscape construction—building everything from custom hardscapes and retaining walls to complete irrigation systems, sod, and plant installations. We take pride in quality craftsmanship, strong teamwork, and turning our clients' backyard dreams into reality.

Position Overview

We are seeking dependable, hard-working, and motivated Landscape Construction Laborers to join our field team. In this role, you will work on hands-on residential construction projects. You’ll be operating basic tools, moving materials, and helping build custom outdoor spaces from the ground up. Prior experience in landscape construction or hardscaping is a plus, but we are willing to train candidates who possess a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Hardscape Installation: Assist with digging, grading, and installing pavers, patio stones, retaining walls, flagstone, and outdoor fire pits.

• Softscape & Planting: Plant trees, shrubs, perennials, and lay sod; spread topsoil, mulch, bark, and gravel.

• Irrigation & Drainage: Help trench, lay pipe, install sprinkler heads, and construct basic drainage systems.

• Site Preparation & Cleanup: Excavate dirt, clear debris, dig trenches, and keep job sites clean, organized, and safe daily.

• Equipment & Tool Operation: Safely operate hand tools (shovels, rakes, tampers) and power equipment (wheelbarrows, plate compactors, masonry saws, trenchers).

• Material Handling: Load, unload, and transport heavy landscaping materials across residential properties.

• Teamwork: Work closely with the Crew Leader and teammates to complete projects on schedule and according to specifications.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Physical Capability: Ability to perform heavy physical labor in outdoor conditions (lifting up to 50–80 lbs regularly, kneeling, bending, and standing for extended hours).

• Weather Resilience: Willingness to work outdoors in varying Utah weather conditions (heat, dust, cold).

• Reliability: Strong work ethic, punctual attendance, and reliable transportation to job sites or the shop.

• Experience: 1+ years of experience in residential landscape construction, hardscaping, or general construction preferred (will train the right candidate).

• Safety Mindset: Commitment to following safety guidelines and operating tools/equipment responsibly.

• Driver's License: Valid Utah Driver’s License and clean driving record preferred (required for drivers).

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Rate: $18.00 – $24.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

• Schedule: Monday – Friday (Occasional Saturdays during peak season)

• Growth: Opportunities for advancement to Crew Lead or Specialist roles

• Overtime available during peak spring/summer months

• Paid on-the-job training and skill development