What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foreman position at Oak River Landscaping LLC?
Job Summary
Landscape & Construction Foreman
Oak River Landscaping | Petaluma, CA (serving Sonoma & Marin County)
Full-time, Year-Round | $40–$50/hour, depending on experience
About Us
Oak River Landscaping is a family-owned, locally operated landscape and site improvement company based in Petaluma, CA (CSLB #1034137, C-27), proudly serving residential and commercial clients throughout Sonoma and Marin County. We specialize in site improvement, drainage and grading, excavation, irrigation, and landscape maintenance —
We're looking for an experienced Foreman to lead installation crews on landscape construction projects across Sonoma and Marin County. This is a hands-on leadership role — you'll be on-site every day, running the job, directing the crew, and working alongside them.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise the installation crew on residential and commercial landscape construction projects
- Read and execute site plans, set string lines, and establish accurate elevations and grades for construction and drainage work
- Perform and oversee irrigation installation and repair, concrete work, retaining wall construction, paver installation, carpentry (fencing, decking, framing, form work), and excavation/grading
- Install and troubleshoot drainage systems, ensuring proper slope and water flow
- Use hand and power tools (hand saws, levels, laser levels/transits, and similar) to execute precise, accurate work
- Take accurate field measurements and lay out projects to match plans and specs
- Safely operate heavy equipment (skid steer, mini excavator, and similar)
- Coordinate materials, scheduling, and crew assignments to keep jobs on time and on budget
- Communicate daily with the Project Manager on job progress, issues, and material needs
- Keep the job site safe, organized, and productive
- Train and mentor crew members, upholding Oak River's standards for craftsmanship and professionalism
Qualifications
- 5 years of hands-on experience in landscape/construction, with proven ability to independently handle irrigation, concrete, retaining walls, pavers, carpentry, excavation, and grading
- Skilled with hand tools (including hand saws) and layout tools — string lines, levels, and measuring for accurate grade and elevation work
- Strong understanding of drainage principles and installation
- Solid general construction fundamentals — measuring, layout, and building to plan
- Prior leadership experience — comfortable running a crew and owning a job site from start to finish
- Experience safely operating heavy equipment
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (required to drive company trucks/trailers)
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and pride in quality craftsmanship
- Ability to read and interpret site plans
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
What We Offer
- Competitive pay: $40–$50/hour, depending on experience
- Stable, full-time, year-round work with a growing local company
- Real room to grow — Oak River is expanding, and strong performers have a genuine path into bigger leadership roles as we build out our team
- A family-owned company culture that values quality, integrity, and the people who do the work
How to Apply
Ready to lead the crew on some great projects? Apply here or send your resume to PM@oakriverlandscaping.com.
Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40 - $50