What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Installation Crew Lead / Foreman position at Red Oak Landscaping?
Now Hiring: Landscape Installation Crew Lead / Foreman
Weekly Pay | Full Benefits | Year-Round Work
Are you an experienced landscape leader who takes pride in running high-quality installs the right way? Join a stable, respected landscape company where strong leadership is valued, crews are supported, and your career can grow.
Who We Are:
- Full-service lawn and landscape company with 30 years of success
- Family-oriented, down-to-earth team that values work-life balance
- We invest in top-tier equipment, training, and support
- Your leadership and hard work are noticed, appreciated, and rewarded
- Focused on creating a great place to work, learn, and grow
Who You Are:
- A skilled landscape or hardscape installer with proven leadership experience
- Calm, confident, and able to lead without micromanaging
- Detail-oriented with pride in jobsite quality, efficiency, and safety
- Positive, solutions-focused, and team-driven
- Strong communicator with crew members, management, and clients
- 3 years of professional landscape or hardscape installation experience required
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and train an installation crew on daily landscape and hardscape projects
- Coordinate with project managers to review job plans, materials, and timelines
- Plan daily workflow to ensure projects stay on schedule and meet quality standards
- Prepare trucks, trailers, tools, materials, and equipment each morning
- Install a wide range of projects including:
- Pavers and retaining walls
- Plantings and landscape beds
- Drainage solutions
- Concrete work (plus)
- Operate skid steers, excavators, trenchers, and related equipment
- Use company technology to track time, materials, and job progress
- Document installs with photos, notes, and clear communication
- Maintain jobsite organization, safety standards, and equipment care
- Protect client property and represent the company professionally
- Help projects finish on time—or ahead of schedule
What We’re Looking For:
- 3 years of professional landscape or hardscape installation experience
- Proven experience successfully leading a crew
- Valid driver’s license (Class E preferred; CDL a plus)
- Comfortable towing and maneuvering a truck with a 20–24 ft trailer
- Strong knowledge of:
- Paver and retaining wall installation
- Grades, elevations, and layout fundamentals
- Basic math and material calculations
- Ability to read plans or job packets
- Willingness to work overtime when needed (10-hour days at times)
- Strong work ethic, reliability, and professionalism
- Concrete experience is a plus
What You’ll Get:
- $28.00–$36.00 per hour, based on experience and leadership ability
- Weekly pay (direct deposit available)
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (HSA option available)
- Paid time off
- Employee appreciation events
- Consistent Monday–Friday schedule (weather permitting)
- Year-round work, including winter snow removal
- Quality trucks, equipment, systems, and strong management support
- Opportunities for advancement as the company grows
Apply here: https://www.redoakstl.com/jobs-available
We can’t wait to meet you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Experience:
- Professional Landscape or Hardscape: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Class E (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $36