Highway Mowing Supervisor
About the Job
Company Description
Garret's Lawn Service is a family-owned and operated company that continues to grow each year. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional service while maintaining a positive, family-oriented work environment. We value teamwork, professionalism, accountability, and work-life balance. We are looking for an individual who wants more than just a job—we're looking for a leader who want to grow with our company.
Garret's Lawn Service is seeking an experienced, motivated, and dependable Highway Mowing Supervisor to oversee our highway and interstate mowing operations throughout Nebraska. This position is responsible for supervising multiple mowing crews, coordinating daily operations, maintaining equipment, ensuring contract compliance, and serving as the primary liaison between field crews, inspectors, and management.
The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader who leads by example, communicates effectively, solves problems in the field, and takes pride in producing quality work while maintaining a safe work environment.
Job Summary
This position will oversee mowing operations throughout Nebraska, including:
- Douglas County
- Dodge County
- Washington County
- Kearney
- Grand Island
- York
- Fremont
- Additional locations as assigned
Travel is required and will vary depending on project schedules and equipment locations. Flexibility is essential.
Leadership & Supervisory Responsibilities
- Supervise multiple highway mowing crews across various project locations.
- Plan, organize, and coordinate daily work schedules to ensure crews remain on schedule and contracts are completed on time.
- Assign daily tasks and monitor crew productivity throughout the workday.
- Conduct regular site visits to inspect work quality and verify contract specifications are being met.
- Ensure all assigned routes and contract areas are completed during each mowing cycle.
- Communicate daily with project inspectors, management, and crew members regarding project progress, concerns, weather delays, and scheduling changes.
- Provide leadership, coaching, mentoring, and training to crew members.
- Maintain a positive and professional work environment while holding employees accountable for performance expectations.
- Address field issues promptly and make decisions that keep projects moving efficiently.
- Assist crews with mowing operations whenever necessary.
- Complete daily reports, production logs, equipment inspections, and other required documentation.
- Monitor employee attendance, punctuality, and overall job performance.
- Assist in training new employees on company procedures, equipment operation, and safety expectations.
Equipment & Mechanical Responsibilities
- Operate, transport, and oversee the safe use of tractors, batwing mowers, trailers, and other commercial mowing equipment.
- Perform pre- and post-operation inspections to ensure all equipment is safe, functional, and ready for daily operations.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues and perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on tractors, mowers, trailers, and other equipment to minimize downtime.
- Coordinate major equipment repairs with management and outside service providers when necessary.
- Ensure all equipment is properly maintained, cleaned, fueled, and compliant with company safety standards.
- Maintain accurate equipment inspection, maintenance, fuel, and repair records.
- Train crew members on proper equipment operation, daily maintenance procedures, and safe loading and unloading techniques.
- Ensure equipment is transported safely between job sites and properly secured during travel.
- Monitor equipment performance and proactively schedule preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns and maximize productivity.
Safety Responsibilities
- Promote and enforce all company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
- Conduct daily safety meetings and equipment inspections.
- Ensure crews wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Identify and correct unsafe working conditions immediately.
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
- Ensure traffic control procedures and highway safety requirements are followed while working along roads and interstates.
Required Qualifications And Skills
- Previous experience operating highway or interstate mowing equipment required.
- Previous supervisory, crew lead, or management experience preferred.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple crews across several job sites.
- Mechanical knowledge with the ability to diagnose and perform basic repairs on tractors, batwing mowers, and commercial equipment.
- Ability to read maps, plan routes, and organize daily schedules.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to safely operate trucks while towing trailers.
- Reliable, dependable, and punctual.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, squat, climb, and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to safely operate commercial mowing equipment for long workdays.
- Ability to enter and exit equipment multiple times throughout the day.
Schedule
- Seasonal Position (Approximately late April through late October)
- Monday through Friday
- Occasional weekends may be required depending on weather, project schedules, and customer needs.
- Winter snow removal opportunities available.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Company truck provided for work-related travel.
- Snow removal to be completed by hired leader and regular hours are to be worked during the winter time.
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing company.
- Family-oriented work environment built on teamwork, respect, and accountability.
- Yearly performance evaluations based off of budget, productivty and overall performance.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for a leader who is dependable, organized, and takes pride in producing quality work. The ideal candidate leads by example, communicates effectively with both employees and inspectors, is mechanically inclined, and can confidently manage multiple crews and job sites while maintaining high standards of safety, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
Join Garret's Lawn Service and become part of a growing, family-owned company committed to excellence in highway maintenance and landscape services.
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
