Construction Lead Hand

Cutting Edge Landscaping is currently looking to fill  landscape construction lead hand positions to help bring our diverse projects into reality.

• Responsibilities
• Tasks
• Required Experience
• License / Certification
• Take direction from Project Managers for daily tasks and goals on site
• Organize, motivate and manage a crew of landscaping construction personnel on a daily basis
• Coordinate with project managers, trucking department, and subcontractors for site time-lines, deliveries, obstacles, and inspection of completed work
• Source materials and equipment from alternative suppliers based on project location and availability
• Recognize safe operating procedures and proper training on equipment
• Must be able to operate company trucks with and without trailers and demonstrate responsible driving

Operate a variety of equipment : Skid steers; with a variety of controls and attachments

Excavator

Forklift

Backhoe / (Rubber tired hoe)

Loader

Dozer

Sod stripper

Mechanical compaction equipment

Various power & and tools

Perform various tasks such as : Maintenance on equipment and trailers

Minor mechanical repairs such as oil changes, filter changes, tire repairs, and fluid top ups

Read and install landscape plans to specifications and scheduled time-lines

General understanding of grade stakes for drainage plans

General construction knowledge

Experience with hardscape construction including brick work and retaining walls

Basic pruning and knowledge of plant material

Effectively grade soils and clay

Loading and chaining down equipment for proper load securement