Construction Crew Leader

The Greenery, Inc•Hilton Head Island, SC

1d•$25 - $27

About The Position

The Construction Crew Leader is responsible for working at many different locations, performs general and varied grounds maintenance and gardening work; mow, edge, trim, plant lawns, soil, plants, trees, planters, and related areas using a wide variety of commercial and industrial hand and power equipment. Perform tasks involving physical labor at construction projects. May operate a variety of hand and power tools. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris and remove waste materials.

Requirements

Previous construction or landscaping experience preferred
Previous leadership experience
Must have a valid Driver’s License
Comfortable and capable using technology
Must be able to physically work outdoors in all types of weather
Strong attention to detail
Must have a valid driver’s license and three years verifiable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)
Must pass a DOT Physical and Drug Screen
Ability to understand/follow directions and take instructions in English
Work under inclement weather conditions such as rain, heat, and cold
Must have prior work experience as a Foreman or Crew Lead
High school graduate or equivalent desired
Previous outside construction, landscape, or similar field experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills a must
Must have prior experience in operating small machinery such as Bobcat and other excavating equipment
Prior experience driving ½ or ¾ ton trucks, with a 20+ foot trailer attached, fully loaded
Have full range of mobility in upper and lower body
Be able to reach overhead
Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, and squatting for extended periods of time
Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks
Be able to lift 50 pounds of weight frequently throughout assigned workday

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) a plus

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily tasks according to scheduled routes
Responsible for monitoring attendance and productivity of a crew
Provide supervision and training to all crew members
Review daily work orders, inspect and verify that the materials loaded to the vehicle are adequate to complete the daily assignment
Assist crew members to load and unload materials as needed
Assist crew members to remove, fill, compacting, and prepare the terrain
Install silt fencing and erosion control blankets using a variety of hand tools
Perform site clean-up and reload leftover materials after the job assignment is complete
Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in heavy/highway construction projects; perform manual work in preparing surfaces for paving
Shovel bituminous concrete (asphalt) into construction area
Fine grade fill to grades given by foreman
Assist in patching asphalt with hot and cold mix. Excavate and fills trenches and ditches
Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards
May use landscaping tools or operate heavy equipment as needed
Adhere to Company’s safety policy and ensure that the public and co-workers will be safe while performing job duties
Leads all efforts of crew work for the day’s events (driving to site, management of materials, quality of work, sign off on inspection reports, communication in field, care of materials and tools, managing overtime, illustrating safety measures, etc.)
Interacts with clients on site to assure work is done
Reinforces company culture with crew (attire, communication, work ethic, safety, attitude)
Assures that job materials are well kept, maintained, and utilized without waste
Leads the work effort in the field and becomes adept at installation and maintenance of storm water protective measures
Operates heavy equipment (trencher, skid steer, bobcat, backhoe, sweeper) and truck/trailer safely. Abides by all applicable laws/regulations
Demonstrates organization and electronic usage capability (i.e., using phone, computers, etc.)
Completes all required paperwork and submissions accurately and timely
Performs other duties as assigned