Hardscape Crew Leader

Gerharts Landscaping is seeking a dedicated Hardscape Crew Leader to join our team and help deliver exceptional outdoor living spaces for our clients. As a leader in landscape construction, we pride ourselves on quality craftsmanship, professionalism, and a supportive team environment. The Hardscape Crew Leader will oversee and work alongside a crew to install patios, walkways, retaining walls, drainage systems, outdoor steps, and related features. This role is essential to ensuring projects are completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards, while fostering a positive and productive work environment.

Responsibilities Lead and supervise daily hardscape installation crews on job sites Delegate tasks, maintain production, and ensure crews are prepared each day Train and coach crew members on installation techniques and company expectations Promote teamwork, professionalism, and accountability among crew members Read and interpret work orders, layouts, and project plans Oversee site preparation, excavation, base installation, compaction, paver and wall installation, grading, drainage, material staging, and final detailing Monitor project progress and communicate delays or concerns proactively Ensure materials, tools, and equipment are available, used properly, and maintained Maintain organized, clean, and professional jobsites Ensure all work meets Gerharts Landscaping quality standards, including proper grades, elevations, and installation methods Identify and correct issues before project completion and perform regular walkthroughs Protect customer property during construction Lead by example with safe equipment operation and jobsite practices Conduct daily safety awareness and ensure proper PPE is worn Operate and oversee use of skid steers, mini excavators, plate compactors, cut-off saws, dump trailers, and trucks Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs Track material usage and communicat...