POSITION OVERVIEW

Working at Thunderbolt means being part of a large team with the resources to let you perform your best and we want you to be part of our continued success. We are currently seeking a self-motivated Lead Hand to assist on our ever-expanding portfolio of commercial landscape projects.
Thunderbolt Contracting is a family-owned landscape contractor located in the Nation’s Capital since 1992. We have a dedicated team of over 150 employees and a modern fleet of equipment to take care of each project from start to finish. Working at Thunderbolt means being part of a large team with the resources to help you perform your best.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Reliable transportation to and from site.
• Ability to maintain professional company image.
• Follow health & safety regulations of our profession.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to work 40+ hours a week.

• Install interlock, retaining walls, concrete, armour stone, etc.
• Install and supervise planting of trees, shrubs, perennials, flowers etc.
• Sod and soil installation.
• Operate equipment including mini ex, skid steers, tampers, diesel plates, sod rollers quick cuts etc.
• Read and interpret plans, drawings and models and set grades.
• Assist Foreman in completing and submitting paperwork related to any jobs, maintain written time records and work orders.
• Actively participate in on-the-job training of crew members.
• Communicate issues relating to employee relations, equipment issues, customer issues – make suggestions for solutions.
• Maintain a trusting, inclusive, and productive environment.
• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures prescribed by the Company and WHMIS Guidelines in performance of duties.
• Other duties as required. This is not a complete list of all possible tasks or responsibilities, and you may be asked to perform other duties as required that are not explicitly mentioned above.