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Job Title: Hardscape Foreman / Boulder Wall Builder

Job Description

This role leads the construction of high-quality boulder and retaining walls for both residential and commercial projects. You will oversee crews in the field, operate heavy equipment, and ensure that every hardscape structure is built to be structurally sound, visually appealing, and long-lasting. You will work on a variety of outdoor projects, contributing to well-crafted landscapes within a defined local service area.

Responsibilities

• Build and install retaining walls, garden walls, and stone structures that are structurally sound and visually well-finished.
• Lead and guide field crews, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards.
• Operate mini excavators and other heavy equipment, including skid steers and front-end loaders, to support excavation and material handling.
• Prepare project sites through excavation, grading, and drainage planning to create stable bases for retaining walls and other hardscape features.
• Read and accurately follow construction plans, drawings, and layout specifications.
• Keep job sites safe, clean, and organized, and promote a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Assist in the installation of natural stone and rock retaining walls, ensuring correct alignment and stability.
• Perform excavation, grading, and base preparation to meet design and structural requirements.
• Select, place, and stack stone properly, learning and applying best practices for stone fitting and structural integrity.
• Work alongside experienced crew members to ensure precision, consistency, and craftsmanship across all projects.
• Contribute to broader landscape projects, integrating hardscape features that are built to last and enhance overall aesthetics.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively to complete daily tasks.

Essential Skills

• Experience in hardscape construction, particularly building retaining walls, garden walls, and stone structures.
• Proven ability to run jobs in the field and lead or coordinate crews on site.
• Hands-on experience operating heavy equipment such as mini excavators, skid steers, front-end loaders, or similar machinery.
• Ability to perform excavation, grading, and drainage planning for hardscape projects.
• Skill in reading and following construction plans and layout drawings accurately.
• Capability to work with a range of hand tools and power tools used in construction and hardscape installation.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and handle minor lifting as part of daily tasks.
• Valid driver’s license.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is a plus.
• Experience with natural stone selection, placement, and stacking techniques.
• Comfort working on both residential and commercial job sites.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing clean, professional-looking finished work.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with experienced crew members and follow direction when needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join an established company with over four decades of experience building outdoor spaces that are known for their durability and standout appearance. The team maintains a full project pipeline, providing steady, hands-on work throughout the season. You will work with a crew that takes genuine pride in craftsmanship, offering the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and see your work showcased in long-lasting, high-quality landscapes. The culture emphasizes reliability, quality, and teamwork, giving you a stable environment to build your skills and grow your career in hardscape construction.

Work Environment

This is a field-based role working on residential and commercial projects within approximately a 30-mile radius of Blue Mounds, WI. You will work outdoors on active construction and landscape sites, often on uneven terrain and in varying weather conditions. The work involves regular use of heavy equipment such as excavators, skid steers, and front-end loaders, along with frequent use of hand tools and power tools. The environment is hands-on, physically active, and focused on safety, organization, and efficient project completion, with a crew-based structure where team members support each other to deliver high-quality hardscape installations

This is a Permanent position based out of Blue Mounds, WI.

The pay range for this position is $72800.00 - $93600.00/yr.

Job Title: Hardscape Foreman / Boulder Wall Builder Job Description This role leads the construction of high-quality boulder and retaining walls for both residential and commercial projects. You will run jobs, guide crews, and build durable outdoor structures that are both structurally sound and visually appealing. The position combines hands-on hardscape work with equipment operation and on-site leadership to deliver outdoor spaces that stand out and are built to last.

This is a fully onsite position in Blue Mounds,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.