Landscape Install Foreman - *SIGN-ON BONUS

We are currently seeking candidates to fill our open Landscape Install Foreman role in Huntsville, AL area. Must have a valid driver's license and good standing driving record.

Sign-On Bonus Eligibility: $500 bonus (3 months following employment and in good standing) 

Job Description and Expectations

● Execute ground preparation and fine grading for landscaped areas
● Plant material properly considering depth, size, placement, and spacing
● Apply mulch appropriately for type of material
● Water material correctly
● establish new bed edges for landscaped areas

Perform maintenance on equipment:
● Unload equipment from trucks/trailers
● Wash equipment and truck
● Grease machines

Physical Demands:
● Safely perform heavy lifting/pushing/pulling of various landscaping equipment and materials,cutting
equipment
● Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
● Push, pull, grip and squeeze various tools, products and/or items (e.g., pruning)
● Walk up to 10 miles a day, sometimes uphill and on uneven terrain, often while carrying, pushing, or pulling
equipment, materials, or debris.
● Bend and kneel up to 9 hours or more a day

Work Environment:
● Work hours vary and may exceed 9 hours per day
● Work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, precipitation)
● Noise level may be loud at times and use of ear plugs may be required (e.g., outdoor conditions,, backhoe,
bobcats, other heavy construction equipment on site)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
● Proven leadership ability
● Previous experience working with landscape design, build, installation, hardscape materials & technique
familiarity
● Some experience in Landscape install experience preferred
● Valid Driver’s License
● Responsible, honest & hard working
● Basic equipment & power tool experience
● Customer service driven (understanding the needs of the customer)
● Attention to quality standards
● Installation of hardscape including pavers, customized fire pits, outdoor kitchens and custom landscape
designs with quality and efficiency
● Planting, plant identification and other horticultural knowledge
● Operations and basic maintenance of skid steers and mini excavators, brick saws, chainsaws, hedge-trimmers,
sod cutters, edging machines, etc.
● Irrigation installation
● Installation of water features

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Leadership:

•  Enforces safety regulations at the job site
•  Coordinates and transports the crew, equipment and materials to job site
• Supervises crew of laborers during the major portion of the leaders work time; duties include assigning and
  evaluating work, discipline and communicating with project manager accordingly
• Maintains daily records of material used from inventory
•  Coordinates with other trades as needed for project completion.
•  Maintain daily timesheets and absence reports on personnel
•  Operates and performs maintenance on vehicles and equipment
•  Keeps assigned project manager aware of crew performance and needs
•  Other duties assigned

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Salary : $18 - $28