Lead Landscape Installer, We Dig What We Do!

At Diggable Designs, we truly Dig What We Do. We want our clients to Dig What We Do and we absolutely want our Employees to as well. Please consider joining our team!

Lead Landscape Installer Job Description

Position Title: Lead Landscape Installer
Position Type: Full Time
FLSA Status: Hourly - Non-Exempt
Work-site: Field/Work Location Varies/Changes Daily
Reports to: Landscape Construction Foreman
Company Site: https://www.diggabledesigns.com

About Us:

Diggable Designs is a creative effort by a team of passionate professionals who bring combined elements of landscape design, horticultural expertise, and construction prowess to our projects. We are a full-service landscape company and are proud to offer a single company installation, from design through installation and maintenance. In business since 2010, we are located in Lakewood, Colorado, and serve the metro-Denver area and foothill communities. Our strong team focus, and smaller company size ensures you will receive the attention and quality you deserve. We take pride in original and timely installations.

Summary:

The Lead Landscape Installer must have a positive can-do work ethic, be an eager learner, be conscious of safety requirements, work effectively as a team member, dress appropriately, be punctual, and be able to perform numerous landscape and/or irrigation tasks with minimal supervision while overseeing one to three co-installers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Able to perform basic level preventative maintenance on equipment above such as oil changes, check fluid levels, check tire pressure, etc.

• Properly and safely operates hand tools and equipment such as tractors, skid steers, trenchers, pullers, compactors, chop saws, rototillers, etc.

• Able to install an irrigation system with minimal supervision from the foreman.

• Thoroughly understands and complies with company policy and safety manual.

• Promotes a safe work environment, and reports any/all unsafe conditions or accidents.

• Follows all instructions from the foreman, and/or assigned Supervisor/Representative of the company.

• Meets or exceeds company production standards.

• Able to read plans and layout job site.

• Able to interact with employees, and clients in a professional and competent manner.

• Able to fill out and process all necessary documentation, and job paperwork.

• Able to work with minimal supervision from the foreman.

• Able to operate a transit and properly grade a site.

• Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed to support organizational needs.

Preferred Education, Work Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of two (2) years of landscape field experience.

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.

• Valid/current Driver’s License, reliable transportation, be insurable on company’s insurance policy.

• Possesses basic woodworking skills.

• Ability to safely drive the company truck with a trailer attached.

• Basic understanding of landscape products.

• Firm understanding of Denver and the surrounding areas.

Physical Requirements:

• Physically able to handle the workload of a landscape installer and have full range of mobility in upper and lower body.

• Able to lift 50 pounds without assistance.

• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly in person, and by phone, as needed.

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting standards specified in job description and through performance management.

• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

• Must be able to be physically present at work during operating hours.

Work Environment:

Exposure to typical Colorado climate including conditions such as extreme heat & cold and inclement weather, dust & dirt, loud noises, uneven work surfaces & trenches. Located at but not limited to, busy streets, residential and commercial locations. PPE & proper hazard controls will be provided.

Compensation:

DOE: $24.00-$28.00 per hour

Competitive Benefits Offered:

• Paid Vacation Days

• Paid Holidays

• 401K (4% match after 1 year of employment)

• Positive & Friendly Environment

If you feel you are a good candidate for a robust position in an integrity-driven workforce, apply here or text to apply!

We look forward to receiving your application!