Landscape Crew Driver (Production)

Description

Company Profile

Work for the fastest growing landscape company in the country!

LOVING (www.thelovingcompanies.com) is a premier provider of landscape and hardscape services to the residential homebuilder industry. We pride ourselves on being innovative; always striving to create a better product and service for our customer. We know that our employees are the key to our success that is why we are constantly creating new and improved ways to develop our talent. Having a benefits package that is competitive within our industry is important to attracting and retaining the best talent; that is why we offer a fun yet challenging work environment, work-life balance, flexible work schedules, paid time off and health insurance to name a few.

Job Summary

The position of Landscape Crew Driver is open within our landscaping operations division located in Charlotte, NC.

The ideal candidate is an energetic, positive-thinking and motivated individual with high quality standards and an appropriate skill set. This role reports directly to the Field Management Staff and will be responsible for providing safe, dependable and reliable transportation to the members of landscape crews to various locations within a 50-mile radius of the Charlotte, NC area. This position is also responsible for performing landscape and hardscape installation.

This position is expected to work shifts from Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays beginning at 630am.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare trucks for day by loading gas cans, mowers and other equipment onto trucks/trailers ensuring all equipment is secured and all issued personal protective equipment is maintained and correctly used
• Perform maintenance on equipment including unloading equipment from trucks/trailers, washing equipment and trucks and ensuring all equipment is properly maintained according to the company's maintenance schedule
• Complete landscape maintenance duties, such as mowing, fertilizer application, weed control, aeration, trimming, pruning and leaf removal
• Complete landscape enhancement projects such as mulch/pine needle installs, planting, seeding
• Complete hardscape projects such as the laying of stone, pavers, concrete, installation of outdoor fireplaces and kitchens, etc.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, including work site and equipment
• Safely operate a variety of mechanical equipment
• Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify any problems or defects

Disclaimer

The noted responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list as additional duties may be required as determined by the applicable department leader.

EEO/M/F/D/V

This company participates in E-Verify where applicable.

PM20

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Perform physical activities such as lifting, stooping, kneeling, balancing, pushing, pulling, crouching, and reaching
• Perform light to very heavy work exerting from 20 pounds of force to 100 pounds of force to move objects
• Subject to outdoor inclement weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, wind)
• Subject to periods of loud noise levels
• Subject to hazards, including machinery such as mowers, tractors, bobcats, chainsaws, electric clippers, etc.
• Subject to climbing
• Subject to atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation
• May be subject to the use of a mask/respirator
• Subject to repetitive motions

Education/Experience/Skills

• High School Graduate/GED Program Completion
• Per applicable regulations, no one under the age of 21 will be considered.
• Working knowledge of standard landscape/hardscape practices.
• A minimum of six months of landscaping experience is preferred.
• Previous crew transportation experience is a plus.
• Must have a valid NC driver’s license. No CDL is required.
• Effectively communicates with co-workers and management
• Detail and safety oriented
• Self-motivated
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Read and comprehend regulations and instructions