Landscape Construction Crew Leader

The Bruce Company is family run company that has a 70 year strong reputation and a top 100 Landscaping company in the nation and Best of Madison award winner for 16 years. Many employees have made us their lifelong career, we welcome you to join our team where you can showcase your talents! You’ll work outside, get plenty of fresh air, and make a difference in the outdoor environment. You’ll learn new skills and focus on providing exceptional customer care while building a great employee environment.
 
 Key benefits:

• Work on some of the largest and most prestigious projects in the Madison area
• Make a difference by beautifying the outdoor environment
• Year round benefits including, medical, dental, vision, and life insurances as well as a 401(k) retirement program.   
• Regular scheduled hours with overtime available

Multiple ways to grow your career in landscape construction 

• Building patios and walls
• Grading and seeding lawns
• Planting trees and shrubs
• Installing and serving irrigation systems
• Installing and maintaining waterfalls and ponds

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct, organize and oversee all aspects of Landscape Construction sites to assure quality and timely completion of work site requirements.
• Leads by example, and provides guidance for Crew Members, in regards to company policies and procedures such as attendance, conduct and dress code.  
• Communicates with and provides exceptional customer service to property owners in the absence of Production Coordinator or Supervisor.
• Identify problems at the work site and follow through appropriately, consulting with Production Coordinator or Production Manager as appropriate.
• Ensures daily preparation of trucks and equipment, loading and securing equipment, plant and hardscape material needed. 
• Performs planting of trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials as well as installation of wood and stone mulch.
• Installs hardscape, water features, lighting and irrigation systems including retaining walls, boulders, wall stone, pavers, etc.
• Performs all tasks involved in installation such as digging, shoveling, raking, sweeping, pruning, watering, picking stones and clearing of debris.  
• Operates equipment such as trucks, Bobcats, compactors, trenchers, masonry saws, etc. 
• Uses hand tools such as wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes, picks, brooms, etc.
• Ensures daily maintenance of tools and equipment (cleaning, sharpening, greasing, fueling, etc.)
• Assist with snow removal during the winter months as business needs dictate.
• Ensures team’s compliance with company safety policies and procedures at all times. 

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides direction and delegation of tasks to Landscape Crew Members. 
• Provides mentoring, coaching, constructive feedback and training of landscape crew members.
• Fosters a positive team-oriented work environment, resolving issues as they arise.  
• Approves time and ensures accuracy of hours for payroll.

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily performed outdoors during all seasons. 
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including inclement weather (rain, snow, heat or cold).
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  Hearing protection is required for duties such as equipment operation that expose the individual to elevated noise levels. 
• Duties of this position may expose the individual to chemicals and fertilizers.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual will demonstrate and perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The ability to effectively communicate and interact, in a positive manner, with all Company personnel, regulatory agencies, customers, consultants and other contractor personnel is also required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Education, Certification and License:

• Valid driver’s license with good driving record is required; commercial driver’s license (CDL) is helpful. 

Experience: 

• A minimum of 3-5 years of landscape construction experience is required.   
• Previous foreman or crew leader experience is preferred.
• Previous equipment operating experience (loader, bobcat, skid steer or other used in landscape installation) is required.

Specific Requirements:

• Demonstrated leadership skills. 
• Ability to direct and lead employees of various skill level and experience to ensure desired end result. 
• Applied knowledge of effective landscaping skills and techniques. 
• Ability to read and analyze or interpret design plans. 
• Knowledge of trees, shrubs and other landscape products. 
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English.
•  Bilingual in Spanish and English is helpful. 

Physical Requirements:

• Stands and walks for long periods of time throughout the day.
• Squats, stoops, or kneels and lifts objects from ground frequently. 
• Full extension of arms above head and in front of body.
• Consistently lifts weight of up to 50 pounds. 
• Occasionally carries and pushes/pulls weights of up to 50 pounds. 
• Fine motor skills required for use of small equipment and hand tools. 

Job Specifications

• This is a Full-time Seasonal position.  
• Typical work hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 5:00pm (45-55 hours per week) during our peak season (approximately April to November). Saturday hours as needed.    
• Hours vary in winter months (approximately December through March) based on snow removal.
• Overtime may be required as workload dictates. 

Full time Seasonal employees are eligible for a competitive benefit package including, medical, dental, vision, and life insurances as well as a 401(k) retirement program.  Position is also eligible for paid time off (PTO). 

This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities of the job.  Further, the duties assigned may be added, deleted or modified at any time at the discretion of management. 

The Bruce Company is an EEO/AA employer