Landscape design-build contractor servicing the Kansas City area and northland hiring experienced, hardworking and knowledgeable landscape/masonry foreman/crew leader to supervise landscape/masonry crew constructing high-end residential, commercial and municipal projects in the region. Midwest Land Design is a multi-state operation with travel opportunities to qualified and dedicated supervisors. We offer training so you can grow with our team and job promoition and travel opportunities are available to candidates.
Job Summary: Full time skilled foreman position directly supervising 2-5 installation crew members constructing custom landscape/masonry projects which include site grading, irrigation, landscape installation, machinery operator, truck driving/hauling of machinery and masonry/hardscape projects. Work days are Monday thru Friday and potential overtime (some Saturdays may be required based upon weather and/or project deadlines being met).
Job Requirements: Qualified foreman applicants should have minimum of 2-4 years experience installing landscaping and/or masonry projects and minimum 1 year experience of direct supervision of crew for local reputable landscape/masonry contractor. Minimum high school experience (AAS/NALP certificate or equivalent is preferred). Qualified applicants must have a valid drivers license (CDL highly preferred), clean criminal abstract and ability to pass drug screening upon job offer. Must be able to regularly lift 50 lbs and work 40-50 hours a week doing construction-related supervision and labor. Prior experience of projects and portfolio of projects completed are highly preferred to show prior experience.
Job Duties:
1. Site preparation supervision and labor/machinery operation for landscape/masonry demolition, removal and loading of construction debris, grading of project sites by hand, digging of trenches and fine grading
2. Irrigation supervision and labor includes digging trenches, laying and gluing pipes and adjusting irrigation sprays/rotors
3. Landscaping supervision labor includes moving and installing or transplanting plants, installing bulk materials (mulch, topsoil, rock), laying stepping stones, installing sod/seed and site cleanup.
4. Masonry supervision and labor includes forming up of concrete footings/piers/slabs, installing and assembly of rebar reinforcements, installing and compacting subbase, installing retaining wall blocks or patio stones including post-construction sealants/cleaners, installation of concrete/loose natural stone and veneer/thin veneer including knowledge of mortar and grout mixtures and general installation methods.
5. Machinery operation shall include operating of ditch witch (or similar trencher), ride-behind loader (dingo), track/skid steer loader operation including with attachments and potential mini excavator operation with attachments.
6. Truck driving shall include driving of truck and trailer mobilizing and demobilizing jobsites (CDL preferred or must be willing to obtain)
Job Compensation & Benefits:
1. Pay Rate: $25.00-$28.00 per hour based upon experience and training
2. Benefits:
-Workers compensation
-Health insurance coverage for qualifying employees (after probation period) and family member coverage
-Paid time off/sick leave for qualifying employees (after probation period)
-Paid continuing education and training
Map location is approximate on craigslist posting and operations location will be provided to qualified candidates