Grading Crew Leader

About Trim Landscaping!

Trim Landscaping is a full-service landscaping company that provides commercial and large-scale high-end residential landscaping services in Nova Scotia. We are continually growing and are looking to add a Grading Crew Leader to our team in Bedford! We have completed many of the premier landscape projects in Nova Scotia including Argyle Street and Spring Garden Road, Queen’s Marque and Peggy Cove’s Viewing Deck. Check out Trim Landscaping to learn more!

Your day at Trim Landscaping:

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who not only runs equipment confidently but also understands grading, drainage, and big block retaining wall construction.

If you take pride in clean grades, proper drainage, tight walls, and running an organized site, this position is for you.

WHY Trim Landscaping?!

• 30% of the staff were promoted in the previous year.


• Free training and certification courses for advancement in the career.


• Cross-functional program in various fields of Landscape construction.


• Orientation program to learn about the culture, vision, and job duties involved with the Job.


• Feel proud with a company uniform and a free bag packed with essentials for your day-to-day activities at work!


• Our working days are Monday to Friday, Occasionally Saturday.

Job Duties:

• Supervise excavation crew and coordinate daily site activities


• Assign tasks and ensure productivity and workmanship standards are met


• Train and mentor operators and labourers


• Conduct daily safety talks and enforce company safety policies


• Read and interpret civil, grading and building plans


• Complete pre-operational equipment inspections


• Interpret grade stakes, laser levels, and site plans


• Establish proper elevations and slopes


• Run mini-excavators, skid steers, and loaders efficiently and safely


• Excavate and prepare landscape projects (ie: retaining walls, walkways, pools, sidewalks and patios)


• Execute rough and final grading


• Perform precision excavation and fine grading


• Prepare garden beds and subgrades for soil installation


• Ensure proper compaction and gravel base preparation


• Install and oversee weeping tile systems and site drainage


• Ensure correct slope, bedding, and backfill practices


• Identify and correct drainage issues before they become problems


• Layout and build large-format retaining walls (K-Block or similar systems)


• Install geogrid reinforcement when required


• Follow engineered drawings and specifications

Perks of joining Trim Landscaping:

• Hourly Compensation based on experience


•  A free bag packed with essentials for your day-to-day activities at work!


• Comprehensive benefits package Extended Health, Vision and Dental. We want our employees to stay healthy!


• 2 Weeks Vacations!


• Work-life balance. Our working days are Monday to Friday, Occasionally Saturday!


• RRSP matching program after 6 months!


• Over time pay, we appreciate your hard work!

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years equipment operating experience
  
  
  
  • Mini excavators
  
  
  • Skid steers
  
  
  • Loaders
  
  
  
  


• Experience in precision grading, drainage systems and large format retaining walls


• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and elevations


• Leadership experience running a crew on active job sites


• Valid driver’s license


• Strong knowledge of safe excavation practices

Trim Landscaping is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all employees.