Landscaper / Crew Driver (Indy West)

Description

Looking for an opportunity where success comes naturally? Then you may have found your crew. We’re looking for a Crew Member Driver to join our team.

RATE OF PAY IS DEPENDENT UPON PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE AND ANY CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES YOU HOLD, STARTING RANGE OF PAY IS $17 - $19 PER HOUR.

Here’s what you’d do:

The Crew Member Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently producing quality landscape service that meets or exceeds the standards of clients and management.

You’d be responsible for:

Preparing trucks for the day:

• Load gas cans, mowers and other equipment onto trucks/trailers
• Secure all equipment
• Maintain and correctly use issued personal protective equipment.

Performing maintenance on properties:

• Safely operate equipment with all necessary personal protective equipment
• Mow turf using various mowers
• Edge grass at curbs and walkways
• Blow leaves and clippings
• Prune shrubs and trees as needed and clear debris
• Pull weeds as needed
• Clean site and watch for trash, limbs, and rocks

Plantings and Flower Installation:

• Prep soil uniformly for flower or groundcover installation
• Plant material properly considering depth, size, placement, and spacing
• Apply mulch appropriately for type of material
• Water material correctly
• Edge beds or establish new bed edges

Performing maintenance on equipment:

• Unload equipment from trucks/trailers
• Wash equipment and truck
• Change equipment blades and oil
• Clean air filters
• Grease machines

Snow removal (when applicable):

• Must be available nights, weekends and holidays
• Driving when necessary 
• Assisting the crew leader as needed

 You might be a good fit if you have:

• Valid Driver’s License

 And while not mandatory, it would be great if you also have:

• Some experience in lawn care
• Ability to operate various lawn care machinery including mowers, edgers, backpack blowers
• Ability to operate various vehicles, with or without trailers
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Ability to safely perform heavy lifting/pushing/pulling of various landscaping equipment and materials, including, but not limited to backpack blowers, large containers of mulch/plant material, various sizes of lawnmowers, etc.
• Ability to safely operate hand and power equipment, including but not limited to manual and powered sawing and cutting equipment
• Ability to leverage 80 lbs. of a walk behind mower over curbs
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to lift branches and limbs
• Ability to push, pull, grip and squeeze various tools, products and/or items (e.g., pruning
• Ability to walk up to 10 miles a day, sometimes uphill and on uneven terrain, often while carrying, pushing, or pulling equipment, materials, or debris.
• Ability to bend and kneel up to 9 hours or more a day
• Ability to use hand saw 
• Ability to work hours vary and may exceed 12 hours per day
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, precipitation)
• Noise level may be loud at times and use of ear plugs may be required (e.g., outdoor conditions, backpack blowers, running mowers, weedwackers) 

 Here’s what to know about working here:

At BrightView, we’re a tight-knit crew who are as passionate about caring for our clients as we are about each other. Though we’re the nation’s leading landscape company, we maintain a small company feel and supportive environment that makes our team members feel at home. 

If you’re looking to join a crew of talented go-getters who tackle big vision projects other companies could only dream of, you might just have found your match. With our range of services, including landscape design, development, maintenance and enhancements, there’s no limit to what we can do, and what you can achieve.

In addition to industry-leading development opportunities and competitive salary, employees may be eligible for benefits and perks like:

• Paid time off
• Health and wellness coverage
• 401k savings plan

Think you’ve found your crew? 

BrightView is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.