Landscape Driver Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Do you have experience in landscape and leading a team? Are you looking for a new career move with a GREAT company?

DeHamer is looking for someone that fits our culture, is aligned with our values, and has the ability to lead a landscape team.

At DeHamer Landscaping we believe that people matter as reflected in our Mission [What we do], our Vision [our Why] and our Values [Who we are becoming]. We hold firm that these are a crucial part of day-to-day work and hold us accountable for where we are headed!

MISSION:
Enhancing the lives of our team to serve our customers with excellence.

VISION:
Empower everyone we meet to build better lives to reflect God's beauty throughout the world.

VALUES:
Desire to be great
Excellent Attitude
Hardworking
Attention to Detail
Motivated
Exceptional Customer Service
Do TheRight Thing Every time

Position Summary

The Construction Landscape Hardscape Foreman is responsible for leading and executing high-quality landscape and hardscape construction projects while modeling strong leadership and company values. This role serves as the primary on-site leader, overseeing daily production, safety, craftsmanship, and crew development.

The Foreman leads crews of 2-5+ team members, coordinates job-site activities, operates equipment, solves problems in real time, and communicates effectively with Superintendent. This position requires a hands-on leader who leads by example, takes pride in quality work, and aligns daily decisions withDeHamer Landscaping's Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

Key Responsibilities

Crew Leadership & Culture

• Lead, motivate, and manage a landscape/hardscape crew of 2-5+ team members
• Maintain a positive attitude, humility in leadership, and lead by example
• Build trust within the crew through clear communication and consistency
• Train, mentor, and develop team members in equipment use, installation techniques, and job expectations
  
• Participate in team meetings to improve efficiency, safety, and overall performance
• Uphold and promote DeHamer Landscaping's Core Values on every job site

Job-Site Planning & Execution

• Plan and coordinate daily job-site activities based on project plans and schedules
• Read and interpret construction drawings, layout plans, grades, and elevations
• Perform and oversee site layout, grading, and drainage installation
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and to company quality standards

Hardscape & Landscape Installation

• Install and oversee construction of:
  • Paver patios, walkways, and driveways
  • Segmental retaining walls and seat walls
  • Steps, landings, fire pits, and outdoor living features
  • Concrete prep, base installation, and compaction
  • Softscape
• Ensure proper base preparation, compaction, alignment, and finish quality
• Maintain quality control and ensure all installations meet manufacturer and company standards

Equipment Operation & Training

• Operate skid steers and attachments, mini-excavators, plate compactors, saws, trucks, and trailers proficiently
• Train crew members in safe and efficient equipment operation
• Monitor equipment usage and report maintenance needs

Communication & Problem Solving

• Serve as the primary on-site contact for internal teams
• Communicate daily progress, material needs, and issues to management
• Solve problems proactively on-site and teach crew members effective problem-solving skills
• Maintain organized, clean, and professional job sites at all times

Administrative & Safety Responsibilities

• Enforce safety policies and maintain a safe working environment
• Maintain solid organization and continuously improve job-site processes

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in landscape and/or hardscape construction
• Proven crew leadership or project management experience
• Strong knowledge of paver systems, retaining walls, base construction, and grading
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, grades, and elevations
• Experience operating landscape construction equipment
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Solid organizational and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to lead from DeHamer Landscaping's Mission, Vision, and Values
• Valid and clean driver's license (CDL Class A preferred)
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 60+ lbs
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and perform physical labor for extended periods
• Comfortable working in excavation and active construction environments

Benefits:

• Weekly pay
• Health Care provided with HSA
• Dental and Vision available
• Simple IRA with 3% match after 1 year of employment
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• DeHamer Events and Gear

DeHamer Landscaping [Company] Hiring Terms and Conditions:

Applications must be completed via our website at www.dehamerlandscaping.com. Applications are active/valid for 30 days. After 30 days, the applicant must reapply in person or via our website: www.dehamerlandscaping.com . It is the responsibility of the applicant to keep track of the time schedule for applications. The Company will not notify you of an application's expiration.

For your information: We base our hiring decisions on a variety of factors, including skills and ability to perform the job, prior employment with us, employment references as to character and willingness to work, willingness to accept the offered salary, and personal interviews. Further, our need to hire may change without notice as business conditions change. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by law.
By Submitting an Application I agree to the following:

I authorize the Company to make any necessary investigations into my personal history and authorize any former employer, educational institution, law enforcement agency, government agency, financial institution, or other person having personal knowledge about me to supply the Company or its authorized representative with any information concerning my background. I release from liability and hold harmless any individual or agency supplying this information to the Company or its authorized representative. I answered every question on the application completely, truthfully, and correctly. I understand that the application is not an offer, promise, or contract of employment, either expressed or implied. My employment would be "at-will" and could be terminated by either the Company or me at any time, with or without notice or reason. I understand that I may be required to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and motor vehicle record check, and if hired, I will be subject to the Company's drug and alcohol testing policy during my employment. The information contained in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that, if offered a position, any false or inaccurate information or misrepresentation of fact or omission of information requested as stated or implied, given in my application, interview(s), or any other employment form may be sufficient reason not to hire me and maybe the reason for dismissal.

I understand that, if hired, I will be required to provide documentation of both my identity and employment eligibility in the United States in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. I understand, that, if hired, my employment will be subject to various guidelines, rules, and regulations of the Company as stated in the Employee Handbook, any policy and procedure manual, or other communications to employees. I further understand that the Company's policies and procedures are subject to modification without notice. DeHamer Landscaping is anEqual Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate against any individual in any phase of employment in accordance with the requirements of local, state, and federal law. The Company also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, and applicable local, state, and federal law. Under Michigan law, if you need accommodation, you must notify the Human Resources office in writing within 182 days after you knew or reasonably should have known of the need. Failure to notify Human Resources in a timely manner may result in the loss of legal rights under Michigan law. I agree that any lawsuit or claim against the Company arising out of my employment or termination of employment (including, but not limited to, claims arising under state, federal, or local civil rights laws) must be brought within the following time limits or be forever barred: (a) for lawsuits or claims requiring a Notice of Right to Sue from the EEOC, within 90 days after the EEOC issues that Notice; or (b) for all other lawsuits and claims, within (i) 180 days of the event(s) giving rise to the claim, or (ii) the time limit specified by statute, whichever is shorter. I waive any statute of limitations that exceeds this time limit.

MY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF THE APPLICATION CERTIFIES THAT I HAVE READ AND AGREE WITH THE TERMS OF HIRE.