Landscaping Excavation Crew Leader

Landscaping Excavation Crew Leader

Location: Greater Lansing Area, MI (On-Site)

Smith LawnScapes is a family-oriented landscape construction and maintenance company serving the Greater Lansing area for over 20 years. We're a true one-stop shop, handling landscaping, hardscaping, excavating, lawn applications, lawn installs, irrigation, and full snow management services in-house. We take pride in doing things the right way, building a healthy team culture, and delivering work we're proud to put our name on.

We're looking for a dependable Landscaping Excavation Crew Leader to support our construction and maintenance teams by safely operating equipment, assisting with installs, and keeping job sites running smoothly. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on outdoor work, takes pride in equipment care, and wants to grow within a stable company.

Key Responsibilities

• Ability to operate hand tools and equipment.
• Work directly with the Project Manager
• Clean, lubricate and maintain equipment
• Assist in general labor duties as needed
• Complete daily paperwork
• Ensure customer satisfaction

Qualifications

• Excavation, drainage, grading, turf and some Landscaping knowledge
• Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork orientation
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Operate equipment such as, mini excavator, skid steer, dump truck, utility tractor
• Hydro seeding, fine grading and finishing, sloping and banking, backfill, ditching, rough grade, sub grade
• The ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Must have a valid driver's license (Class A, B or Chauffeurs)

What We Offer

• Pay: $21.00 to $28.00/hr (depending on qualifications)
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Retirement Plan
• Profit Sharing
• Advancement opportunities into Lead or Specialized Operator roles

Smith LawnScapes is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees as required by law.